Senior Infection Preventionist

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Senior Infection Preventionist serves as a key clinical and operational partner at Methodist Hospital, leading infection prevention initiatives that promote patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes across the organization. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary stakeholders, mentors and supports fellow Infection Preventionists, leads complex projects, and provides subject matter expertise in infection prevention best practices. The ideal candidate brings strong infection prevention experience, CIC certification, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to work independently while driving system-wide initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. A nursing or clinical background is highly valued, along with a passion for collaboration, education, and advancing a culture of safety and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience required.
• Certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) required.
• Completion of a mentorship course within the first year of hire required.
• Knowledge of infectious disease, epidemiology, asepsis and immunology, medical procedures, and medical and environmental microbiology required.
• Advanced knowledge of local, state, and national regulations and standards and their impact on infection control required.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of infection prevention experience preferred.
• A nursing or clinical background is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility-based multidisciplinary teams conducting targeted infection surveillance, including investigation and response to outbreaks affecting patients and personnel.
• Recommend and educate on appropriate preventive measures to mitigate infection risks.
• Participate in or co-lead system-level initiatives to improve infection prevention practices across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for less experienced colleagues, including onboarding new Infection Preventionists.
• Communicate professionally with clinical staff, administrators, and external partners to guide evidence-based decision-making and uphold infection prevention standards.
• Lead complex projects and drive system-wide initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentor and support fellow Infection Preventionists.

Benefits

• Access to learning and development opportunities, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

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