• Job Description

  Req#: 1003

  MHSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability or uniformed services status. MHSC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that recognizes the contributions and supports the advancement of all because an inclusive environment can enhance the quality of healthcare, improve hospital/community relations, and positively affect the health status of society. No candidate will be rejected based on any of the above or any disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties.

  MHSC is committed to the “Planetree” methodology of “Person-Centered Care”. Person-Centered Care is more than hospitality. It is more than amenities and inviting surroundings. Person-Centered Care is an evidence-based framework for improved patient and family engagement, better clinical outcomes, increased staff retention/ recruitment, and high value care. Person-Centered Care creates workplaces that energize and inspire joy. It places patients and caregivers at the center of the care experience and unites communities around health and wellness. This approach also focuses on supporting the professional and personal aspirations of healthcare professionals who can more effectively care for others when they feel cared for themselves.

  JOB SUMMARY

  The Infection Preventionist is responsible for and has authority over the Infection Prevention Program, its activities, and is appointed by the Board of Trustees in accordance with CMS. Infection Prevention collaborates with and is supported by all departments which are accountable for compliance with Infection Prevention directives. The primary focus of the Infection Prevention Program is to prevent the transmission of infectious disease.

  The following are general activities included in the purview of the Infection Preventionist:

  Category	Description
  Leadership	Contribute: subject matter expertise, project management, disaster management, Incident Command and HICs participation, Public Health (local and national) liaison, coaching leaders and frontline staff, committee participation including Chair of Infection Control Committee
  Program Development	Develop and maintain the Infection Prevention Program in accordance with regulatory requirements and nationally recognized guidelines, participate in performance improvement initiatives
  Investigation	Surveillance- infections in patients, community; Facilities/Utilities failures; process failures; outbreaks; support Employee Health investigations for employee infections if needed, report notifiable conditions and Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) per regulatory requirements
  Implementation	Design and apply evidence-based practices and interventions to prevent or manage the transmission of infectious disease
  Education	Collaborate to provide education to leadership team (peers), frontline staff (RNs, MDs, etc.), patients, community
  Policy/Procedure	Writing, revising, reviewing- research, literature review
  Accreditation/Licensure	Quality- maintain knowledge of and ability to implement regulations and the law (leadership) as they pertain to Infection Prevention
  Data	Provide statistical analysis and presentation/interpretation of surveillance findings, epidemiological tracking, trending
  Major Infectious Disease Disasters	Pandemic and novel pathogen mitigation- follow local and national guidelines, apply principles of epidemiology in the face of the unknown, address disinformation where possible
  Integrity to Science and Public Health	Demonstrate personal fortitude in the face of disagreement, lead by example in personal comportment, apply evidence-based infection prevention practice, advise leadership
  IP Education Requirements	Maintain CIC Certification- participate in continuing education requirements, professional societies, and remain up to date with infectious disease current events/state of the science – financially supported by MHSC
  Environment of Care	Address construction/renovation, care practices, facilities/maintenance, EVS, products, procedures, survey readiness issues

  JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  Education:

  Bachelor’s degree or higher in an appropriate healthcare science field, qualified through education, training, experience, or certification. Requires a current RN license with BSN preferred, OR Masters in Public Health (MPH), OR certified medical technologist, OR a bachelor's degree in microbiology or epidemiology. It is preferred that the Infection Preventionist has at least two years of clinical experience in Infection Prevention with progressive accountability and leadership abilities. Certification in the area of clinical expertise is required within 2 years of accepting the position. Certification- Certification in Infection Control (CIC). Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a hospital setting.

  Job Knowledge and Skills:

  • Investigative competence
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Professional communication, multimodal
  • Project/time management
  • Prioritization
  • Organization
  • Teamwork- as leader and as member in a multidisciplinary setting
  • Responsible and accountable
  • Appropriate authority
  • Critical thinking
  • Creativity
  • Self-directed, motivated, independent work habits- initiative and good judgment
  • Appropriate customer service
  • Professional image in hospital and community
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Maintain good rapport with colleagues
  • Computer skills relevant to job responsibilities
  • Familiarity with quality improvement including federal, state, The Joint Commission regulations
  • Accept responsibility
  • Provide appropriate recommendations
  • Statistical analysis as applicable to role
  • Flexibility with shifting priorities

• About the company

  We are a non-profit, 99-bed, regional acute-care facility located in scenic Southwest Wyoming. We are accredited by The Joint Commission.

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