Job Overview

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Infection Preventionist for the Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) that includes Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, Central Community Hospital, and Mercy Medical Center-Dyersville is responsible for implementing and coordinating the program of infection control, prevention, and surveillance in the inpatient and outpatient settings that has been approved by the CAH's Infection Control Committee. The Infection Preventionist may consult with the Chairman of the Infection Control Committee at Mercy Medical Center- Dubuque as needed. The Infection Preventionist detects and analyzes the distribution of infectious disease, both potential and real, affecting all age groups within the hospital environment, and implements the appropriate control measures as set forth by regulatory bodies, and the CAH's Infection Control Committee. The Infection Preventionist has administrative authority to institute infection control measures when there is reasonably felt to be a danger to patients or associates, until such a time as advice can be obtained from a provider of the CAH's Medical Staff. This individual is also responsible for reviewing and formulating policy or organizational changes and making recommendations for final approval by the CAH's department director and Executive Team.

Details:

Your best life. Our one purpose.

At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility.

What we offer:

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Master of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa.
• Current Infection Control Certification required, or obtained within 4 years of hire.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Minimum two (2) years hospital or public health experience.
• Experience in epidemiological principles of infectious disease; and sterilization, sanitation and disinfection practices.
• Knowledge in education principles, patient care practice, and performance improvement concepts and tools.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, Joint Commission, and other external agency regulations.
• Current driver's license.
• Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment so as to foster a positive public image for the CAHs.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, Stark, etc.).
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of the CAHs.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to relate to people across all levels & diverse backgrounds; ability to handle interactions with discretion, tact & courtesy.
• Promotes a continuous performance improvement effort to enhance the service provided by demonstrating positive attitudes and positive actions through a display of courtesy, congeniality, cooperation, sensitivity and professionalism.
• Exhibits knowledge, skills and abilities required to support compliance with age appropriate needs of population served.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with identified competencies and job requirements.
• Exhibits sound judgment, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team.
• Compiles information; keeps records, prepares or directs preparation of reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to use a computer for documentation and other relevant activities. Familiarity with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GroupWise), HealthStream, internet/intranet preferred; and use of reporting tools. Helpful to have experience with Cerner Power Chart, EPIC, and an incident reporting system such as VOICE, etc.

MercyOne Eastern Iowa provides exceptional, personalized care to Dubuque, Dyersville, Elkader, Clinton and surrounding areas providing more than 300 licensed beds. MercyOne Eastern Iowa operates four medical centers in Dubuque, Elkader, Dyersville and Clinton. Our facility in Clinton has branches in Fulton specializing in family medicine and Savanna Home Health & Hospice Care based in Illinois.

• MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
• MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center
• MercyOne Elkader Medical Center
• MercyOne Clinton Medical Center

With a history dating back more than 130 years, MercyOne Eastern Iowa has grown through expansions, acquisitions and consolidations to help provide exceptional, personalized care to our communities. Our four medical centers employ over 2,000 colleagues and medical staff improving access and creating an even higher level of care coordination to benefit patients and communities throughout the region.

Our Mission:

We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Reverence
• Commitment to Those Who are Poor
• Safety
• Justice
• Stewardship
• Integrity

Our Vision:

• We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Our Actions:

As a Trinity Health colleague, I will:

• Listen to understand.
• Learn continuously.
• Keep it simple.
• Create solutions.
• Deliver outstanding service.
• Own and speak up for safety
• Expect, embrace and initiate change.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.
• Trust and assume good intentions.
• Hold myself and others accountable for results.
• Communicate directly with respect and honesty.
• Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our Promise:

• We Listen.
• We Partner.
• We Make it Easy.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.