Infection Preventionist

Encompass Health • Saint Louis, MO

18h

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 help maintain high standards of patient care and safety.

The Infection Preventionist directs the Infection Control Program, monitors compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines, analyzes infection data, and develops and maintains infection control policies and standards. The role also conducts surveillance and reporting, educates staff, and serves as a resource on infection prevention practices.

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.
• Ensure 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 in accordance 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