Registered Nurse Infection Control & Quality Specialist, RN

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Michigan required
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in an outpatient or ambulatory surgery center setting
• Strong background in Infection Control and Quality initiatives required
• Team-oriented with strong leadership skills
• Hightly detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment

Position Overview

This role supports the development, implementation, and oversight of infection prevention and quality improvement programs within the ASC. The RN will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote patient safety, regulatory compliance, and best practices across the surgical center.

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 ASCs 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.
• Aid with Quality assurance and process improvement initiatives.
• Aid 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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.

Education Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years as an ambulatory surgical RN.

Required Travel

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

Physical Demands

• Carrying Weight Frequency: 1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%
• Pushing/Pulling Frequency: 1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%
• Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency: Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%
• Pushing/Pulling Frequency: 100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2%
• Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency: Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%
• Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency: Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%
• Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency: Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%