Infection Prevention and Control Team Lead

Overview Exciting Career Opportunity: Infection Prevention and Control Team Lead Are you prepared to advance your career with Indiana's leading healthcare system?

We're offering a remarkable opportunity for an Infection Prevention and Control Team Lead to take a leadership role within our Metro Infection Prevention team.

This full-time position features a daytime schedule, Monday to Friday.

This regional position will primarily work from our Methodist Hospital location.

Why Choose IU Health?

As the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Indiana, recognized as the top healthcare provider in the state, we offer a wide range of benefits, including: * 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching * Tuition Reimbursement Programs * Student Loan Forgiveness - A government initiative that may allow eligible participants to reduce or even eliminate certain student loans after fulfilling specific criteria.

* Employee Assistance Program - Access to free counseling services * Healthy Results - Engage in our wellness programs to earn biweekly financial incentives.

Job Summary: The Infection Preventionist Team Lead will oversee NHSN data reporting and HAI surveillance efforts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving improvements in patient safety.

This role involves strategic planning, data analysis, and collaboration with healthcare teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The Team Lead will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in NHSN protocols and reporting, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Key Responsibilities: * Guide the identification of HAI cases within NHSN protocols, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with CDC guidelines.

* Conduct comprehensive HAI (Healthcare-Associated Infection) surveillance, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, to identify trends and drive targeted interventions.

* Provide education and training to staff on NHSN protocols, HAI definitions, and surveillance methodologies.

* Provide infection prevention education, consultation, and rounding in high harm units.

* Develop and maintain infection prevention standard work aligned with NHSN standards.

* Serve as a resource and advisor during outbreak investigations, leveraging NHSN tools and data for effective response planning.

Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree is required.

Master's Degree is preferred.

Bachelor's degree in nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or a related field.

* 7-10 years healthcare infection prevention and control experience required.

* Large system regional infection prevention experience preferred.

* CIC Required, CPHQ Preferred, LSSGB or equivalent preferred.

* Expertise in NHSN data reporting and HAI surveillance preferred.

Preferred Skills: * Proficiency in NHSN protocols and reporting tools.

* Experience in mentoring and coaching team members.

* Commitment to inclusivity and cultural representation in healthcare practices.

Join us at IU Health Joe to make a difference in the lives of our patients and advance your career within a supportive and innovative environment.