Infection Preventionist

Encompass Health • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Encompass Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead efforts to prevent and control infections at an inpatient rehabilitation facility. The role works closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices and support patient safety. The Infection Preventionist directs the Infection Control Program, ensures compliance with applicable standards and guidelines, analyzes infection data, maintains policies and standards, and educates and advises staff on infection control.

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 1 year of experience in a clinical setting in the field of practice.
• 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.
• Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
• Experience in hospital infection control practice.
• Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field, including medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.

Responsibilities

• Direct the managerial functions of the Infection Control Program.
• Assure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other 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 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