ASC Infection Control & Quality Specialist, RN

Overview

Elevate Your Nursing Career in Utica! Are you an RN who loves a "state-of-the-art" environment but hates the "state-of-the-hospital" weekend grind?

Michigan Surgical Utica is looking for a sharp, proactive Infection Control & Quality Specialist to be the guardian of our clinical excellence. If you’re the kind of nurse who notices every detail and believes that "good enough" isn’t enough when it comes to patient safety, we want to talk to you!

• Safety Strategy:
  Designing interventions to knock out Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs).
• Education:
  
  Teaching the team about the latest tech and best practices.
• Quality Control:
  Analyzing data to make our busy surgery center run like a well-oiled machine.
• Trendspotting:
  Staying ahead of the curve on emerging infectious diseases and regulatory affairs.

• The
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. (You’ll actually be home for dinner!)
• The Benefits:
  Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• The Future: A solid 401(k) plan.
• The Rest:
  Generous PTO, Paid Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.

• The Credentials: A valid RN License and an Associate’s degree (BSN is a plus!).
• The
  
  Experience:
  
  3+ years in the ambulatory surgery world. You know the fast-paced flow of an ASC.
• The Vibe:
  You’re a communicator who can bridge the gap between different departments with ease.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Development and implementation of evidence-based interventions designed to reduce and eliminate the risk for Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) and/or disease transmission.
• Develops and conducts the ASC Infection Control/Prevention Program Planning addressing risks for the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents and establishing priorities/setting goals and strategies accordingly including but not limited to auditing and data collection.
• Completes Infection Control needs assessment, development, presentations, and evaluation of educational sessions relating to topics including infection prevention & control, emerging infectious diseases, new initiatives, and regulatory affairs.
• Assist with Quality assurance and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with providing and monitoring in-services on new equipment/procedures to staff.
• To provide assistance and maintain knowledge in Infection Control, Quality and risk assessment.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.
• Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA and annual Compliance Training.

• RN license and certification as required by state.
• Continued education / webinars on infection control and Quality annually.

• Ability to communicate with multi-disciplinary and interdepartmental teams.
• Ability to assist with collection of data and analysis.
• Ability to recognize professional challenges and barriers.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks and assist with the training staff.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

• Associate s degree required;
  Graduate of accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.

• 3+ years as an ambulatory surgical RN.

• Travel between surgical centers (If applicable) 20-30%.

Physical demands include lifting and carrying with varying weight and frequency. Specifics from the original description include: 1-25 lbs frequent 34-66%; 26-50 lbs occasional 2-33%; pushing/pulling 1-25 lbs seldom up to 2%; 100+ lbs seldom up to 2%; floor-to-chest 1-25 lbs occasional 2-33%; floor-to-chest 26-50 lbs seldom up to 2%; floor-to-waist 1-25 lbs occasional 2-33%; floor-to-waist 26-50 lbs seldom up to 2%.