Infection Preventionist

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Infection Preventionist to support our infection prevention and control efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and track infection prevention and control programs.
• Aid in outbreak investigations, including interviews and documentation.
• Collect and analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Help plan and deliver training and educational programs on infection control.
• Maintain up-to-date infection case dashboards and reports.
• Monitor and follow national and state infection prevention standards (e.g., CDC, NHSN).
• Conduct site visits to assess compliance with infection prevention practices.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in infection prevention, quality management, or related field.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) – must be obtained within 24 months of hire.
• One of the following education/experience combinations:
• Master's in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, or related + 2 years healthcare experience (1 in infection control or similar).
• Bachelor's in Nursing, Public Health, Microbiology, or related + 4 years healthcare experience (3 in infection control or similar).
• RN License + 6 years healthcare experience (5 in infection control or similar).
• No degree + 7 years healthcare experience (at least 5 in infection control or similar).

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of CDC, NHSN standards, and hospital infection surveillance.
• Experience with healthcare compliance, patient safety, risk management.
• Proficiency in data analysis and trend reporting.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-time, Individual Contributor.
Travel: Not required.
Bonus: 7.5% annual based on performance.