Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Based at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA but has responsibilities at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, CTPlease check qualifications carefullyPosition PurposeProvides 24-hour authority, responsibility and accountability for the overall coordination of the processes related to Infection Control. Oversees the Infection Control Programs for Mercy Medical Center and Johnson Memorial Hospital. Works with management to ensure all infection control incidents are investigated and resolved, including developing action plans and issuing corrective actions to staff/programs when necessary. Ensures on going Joint Commission (TJC) requirements and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and /or accrediting agencies are met. Ensures the attainment of departmental goals and objectives as determined by the Manager of Quality & Regulatory Compliance.What you will do
Infection control services to all ages of patients and colleagues, particularly focusing on the prevention of disease transmission and/or infection
Direct and coordinate the epidemiological investigation of all possible patient and staff exposures to infectious disease and directs the implementation of necessary controls to prevent further exposures
Develop implementation of infection control policies, procedures, objectives and quality improvement activities
Present infection control in-services in coordination with department heads, nurse managers and the Department of Education
Assist in review and reduction strategies related to employee and patient sharps injuries and/or related safety issues
Investigate risks and associated staff performance issues, and if necessary, works with managers to implement corrective actions of staff and/or programs
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology or related field in order to direct epidemiological investigations and generation of detailed, comprehensive reports
If RN: Current licensure required as a Registered Nurse in MassachusettsIf Medical Technologist: ASCP certification
Five (5) years of recent acute care experience in order to interpret appropriate infection control policies/procedures; progressively more responsible work-related experience, and six (6) months of on-the-job training and orientation.
Certification in Infection Control (C.I.C.) by APIC required or, upon eligibility to sit for examination, must successfully pass CIC exam for continued employment.
Work requires current knowledge of applicable federal regulations and standards as related to OSHA, TJC, Department of Public Health, and CQI concepts and tools in order to assure hospital compliance with Regulatory Agencies
Position Highlights and Benefits
Full time salaried 40hr M-F
Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage starting day 1
Ministry/Facility InformationMercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity 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.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran
