Infection Prevention Specialist II - Full Time/Days - Metro Detroit (Hybrid)

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or other health-related field required.

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field preferred.

• Graduate coursework in statistics, clinical microbiology, epidemiology, or infection prevention and control preferred.

• Minimum of five (5) years of healthcare experience required (hospital or ambulatory setting preferred).

• Previous infection prevention/control experience strongly preferred.

• Experience in high-level disinfection and/or sterilization, surveillance programs, and infection control risk assessments (ICRAs) preferred.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex change and project management with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and senior leadership.

• Professional-level knowledge of disease processes, infection transmission, clinical bacteriology, and patient care practices is preferred.

Certifications and Licensure:

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required or obtained within designated time frame.

• State of Michigan RN license required if applicant is a nurse.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and electronic health record systems.

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement evidence-based interventions.

• Basic proficiency in medical terminology and understanding of medical confidentiality requirements.

• Flexibility to travel to multiple organizational locations and be onsite as needed.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid position – combination of onsite and remote work, with the requirement to be onsite to support infection prevention initiatives or outbreak investigations as needed.