Infection Preventionist

Encompass Health • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Encompass Health, the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation provider, is seeking an Infection Preventionist to help ensure patient safety and high standards of care. The role leads infection prevention and control efforts in collaboration with the healthcare team, supporting the health and safety of rehabilitation patients and the community.

The Infection Preventionist directs the managerial functions of the Infection Control Program, monitors and reports hospital-acquired infections, analyzes infection data, maintains policies and standards, and educates and advises staff on infection control practices. The position ensures compliance with applicable federal and state requirements and recognized regulatory and public health guidelines.

The role requires a current license or certification as a medical technologist, clinical laboratory scientist, physician, or registered nurse; a bachelor's degree in a healthcare field; and at least one year of clinical experience in the field of practice. The employer prefers CIC certification and experience in hospital infection control practice. Training in infection control and/or epidemiology is also noted. The position may require flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights as needed.

Requirements

• Current license or certification as a medical technologist, clinical laboratory scientist, physician, or registered nurse.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a healthcare field.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical setting in the field of practice.
• Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
• Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field, including medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights as needed.

Nice To Haves

• CIC certification.
• Experience in hospital infection control practice.

Responsibilities

• Direct the managerial functions of the Infection Control Program.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other applicable federal and state standards and guidelines.
• Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors, and variances.
• Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection control guidelines and standards.
• Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections.
• Educate staff on infection control protocols.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and available resource on infection control practices and policies.
• Develop and maintain infection control standards that meet regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level