Infection Preventionist-Senior
About The Position
As a key leader within our healthcare system, you will direct facility-based multidisciplinary teams in executing targeted infection surveillance and managing comprehensive outbreak investigations for both patients and personnel. This role demands a proactive approach to risk mitigation, where you will not only recommend and educate on preventative measures but also co-lead system-level initiatives to elevate infection prevention standards across the organization. You will serve as a vital subject matter expert, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and accrediting agency requirements while mentoring less experienced colleagues and onboarding new Infection Preventionists. By communicating effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders—from clinical staff to external partners—you will champion evidence-based decision-making and uphold an unwavering commitment to patient safety and organizational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree is required.
- Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- Requires Certification in Infection Prevention.
- Requires knowledge of infectious disease, epidemiology, asepsis and immunology, medical procedures, and medical and environmental microbiology.
- Requires advanced knowledge of local, state, and national regulations and standards and their impact on infection control.
- Completion of a Mentorship course is required within the first year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- 3 plus years of infection prevention experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct facility-based multidisciplinary teams in executing targeted infection surveillance.
- Manage comprehensive outbreak investigations for both patients and personnel.
- Recommend and educate on preventative measures for risk mitigation.
- Co-lead system-level initiatives to elevate infection prevention standards.
- Serve as a subject matter expert ensuring adherence to regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
- Mentor less experienced colleagues and onboard new Infection Preventionists.
- Communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Champion evidence-based decision-making.
- Uphold an unwavering commitment to patient safety and organizational excellence.
Benefits
- advanced clinical training
- leadership development
- promotion opportunities
- cross training development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
