Lead Infection Preventionist

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:

Infection Preventionists are healthcare professionals responsible for development and implementation of strategies to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities:

• Infection Surveillance: Monitor and document infection rates and outbreaks within the healthcare facility.
• Policy Development: Create and implement infection prevention policies and procedures in compliance with health regulations.
• Education and Training: Educate healthcare staff on infection control practices, hygiene protocols, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Data Analysis: Analyze infection data to identify trends, risk factors, and areas for improvement in infection control practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare teams, public health agencies, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards.
• Outbreak Management: Coordinate response efforts during infection outbreaks, including investigation and implementation of control measures.

· Team Lead / Operational Coordination:

• Serve as a team lead for day-to-day infection prevention operations, providing work coordination and subject-matter guidance to Infection Prevention staff.
• Coordinate daily and weekly IP work priorities (e.g., surveillance assignments, audits, construction risk assessments, regulatory deadlines, outbreak follow-up) to ensure timely completion and appropriate coverage.
• Act as the primary operational point of contact for Infection Prevention activities, escalating barriers, risks, or resource needs to leadership as appropriate.
• Support standardization of workflows, tools, and documentation across the Infection Prevention team to improve efficiency, consistency, and regulatory readiness.
• Assist with onboarding and ongoing competency support for Infection Prevention staff through mentoring, real-time coaching, and review of work products.
• Lead or coordinate project-based work (e.g., construction IPC, regulatory surveys, system initiatives, special investigations) as assigned.
• Participate in operational planning for Infection Prevention coverage during surges, construction, or emergent events.

Other information:

• Education: A master’s degree in nursing, microbiology, public health, or a related field is required.
• Experience: Proven experience in infection prevention or a similar role in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Certification: Certification in infection control (CIC) is highly desirable and required within one year of full-time employment.
  • Additionally, AL-CIP™ preferred

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Infection Control

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.