Senior Infection Preventionist - South

Overview

Find your calling at Mercy! Under the direction of the Director of Quality, the Senior Infection Prevention Specialist will participate in the implementation, review and support of the facility infection prevention plan. They will support the Infection Preventionists in their work with patient care teams in achieving high quality and best possible outcomes and will serve as a subject matter expert in infection prevention.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in a clinical healthcare or health science related field (e.g., nursing, lab sciences, public health). An associate’s degree or nursing diploma and commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years clinical healthcare related experience.
• Certification/Registration:
  Certification in Infection Prevention (e.g., CIC) or equivalent required within 3 years of hire.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Knowledge of complex hospital and healthcare systems, processes and quality/performance improvement.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Effective change agent.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of the internet, evidence-based medicine, analytical skills and good clinical inquiry and investigational aptitude.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong public speaking skills and demonstrated ability in presenting to a variety of co‑workers, including physicians, clinicians, administration, and support staff.
• Self‑directed and able to perform independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital on a high frequency basis.

• Education:
  
  Master of Science degree (healthcare or public health related).
• Experience:
  
  7+ years clinical healthcare related experience; 3+ years infection prevention experience.
• Certification/Registration:
  Certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) or equivalent.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits – including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you’ll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you’ll grow with us.