INFECTION PREVENTIONIST

Closing date: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM (MST). Applicants must have a valid unrestricted insurable driver’s license. Resume and references are required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates the FDIHB Infection Prevention and Control Program including healthcare-acquired infection, Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and monitoring, and the exposure plan.
• Ensures that the programs meet all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Establishes and monitors infection prevention and control policies and procedures for the organization.
• Provides infection prevention and control education to all staff on new hospital-acquired infection trends as well as infection prevention and control principles including but not limited to: hand hygiene, transmission-based isolation procedures, and targeted education to high-risk departments.
• Provides new employee orientation and departmental-specific orientation when requested throughout the organization.
• Serves as an infection preventionist consultant to administrative and medical professionals, housekeeping, and allied health staff on infection prevention and control.
• Provides consultation, guidance, and assistance to staff regarding patient equipment, materials, and supplies that have infection control implications. Ensures FDIHB and NDHC utilize high-quality equipment, materials, and supplies to prevent infections.
• Serves as the facilitator and subject matter expert for the Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Prepares surveillance and activities reports for the committee, the Executive Committee, and the Governing Body.
• Attends Navajo Area Infection Control meetings as FDIHB Representative.
• Performs infection prevention and control surveillance to ensure clinical areas are meeting compliance with all infection prevention and control regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Conducts Performance Improvement activities to resolve infection prevention and control deficiencies.
• Conducts FDIHB Environmental Rounds, notifies supervisors of identified deficiencies, and provides follow-up reports on the deficiency.
• Assesses and evaluates construction plans to ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards to protect staff, patients, and visitors.
• Submits mandatory reports to applicable state and federal entities.
• Serves as liaison to the state Department of Health, Navajo Area Indian Health divisions, Navajo Nation Department of Health, and Community Health Services.
• Assists occupational health nurse by administering employee immunization during clinics and campaigns.
• Participates in Quality Services Performance Improvement program by gathering, analyzing data, and providing recommendations and evaluation as described by the Performance Improvement plan.
• Provides quarterly and annual evaluations of the infection prevention and control plan. Develops and revises the Infection Prevention and Control plan on an annual basis for approval by tribal governing bodies.
• Notifies Director of Quality Services of infractions against standard operating policies and procedures that expose visitors, staff, and patients to risk of infection or complications resulting from infections regardless of source.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of direct work experience or healthcare quality-related experience.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, or a healthcare-related field.
• Must obtain certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC preferred) within two (2) years from date of hire and maintain certification.

Navajo/Indian Preference: FDIHB, Inc. is located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position, and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference.

Pay

$71,309.00 - $89,849.00 per year.