Summer Intern - Infection Prevention and Control
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- Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
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- 215003 Requisition #
EDUCATION/EXEPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Graduate coursework in statistics clinical microbiology, epidemiology and infection control is desired. Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field is preferred.
- Skills in group and community assessment required.
- A professional level of knowledge of disease processes, transmission methods of infectious diseases, clinical bacteriology and knowledge of clinical care practices as they relate to the planning and implementation of nursing care plans is desired i.e. the clinical nursing process.
- Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel), using a mouse and storing and retrieving files.
- Basic proficiency in medical terminology and a clear understanding of medical confidentiality.
- Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy and summarized below:
Communication Ownership
Understanding Motivation
Sensitivity Excellence
Teamwork Respect
Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services. Must possess the following personal qualities:
Be self-directed
Be flexible and committed to the team concept
Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn
Be open to new learning experiences
Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
Demonstrates customer service values
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Working conditions are varied.
- Exposure to patient care environments when making surveillance rounds and to a normal office environment when evaluating and analyzing data.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.