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Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

In a direct patient facing environment, the infection preventionist professional implements, promotes and maintains an active infection prevention program through surveillance, investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and

Research.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm. On call requirements will be 1 week every 7 weeks.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Conduct surveillance for hospital acquired infections; analyzes data. Generates reports, identifies trends.

+ Provide recommendations for improvement.

+ Investigate clusters of infections, outbreaks.

+ Utilize knowledge of microbiology, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient care equipment.

+ Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures.

+ Conduct audits on infection prevention practices.

+ Provide education and serves as a consultant to various levels of care providers.

+ Coordinate infection prevention committee meetings and other related activities.

+ Coordinate the annual infection prevention risk assessment, review, and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention plan. Reports communicable diseases as required by the Ohio Department of Health.

+ Collaborate with health departments in complying with issues related to outbreaks and control of communicable diseases.

+ Comply with mandates for state and federal public reporting of hospital acquired infections.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Three years of recent relevant clinical experience including nursing, infection prevention, respiratory therapy, or medical technology

+ Strong communication, clinical assessment, and computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related programs)

+ Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc

+ CBIC is required after two years of hire date

+ CBIC Certification will offset one year of required experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Prior experience using EPIC

+ Clinical background highly preferred

Personal Protective Equipment:

+ Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities