8 infection preventionist jobs found

UOVUNIUSR0084810EXTERNALENUS Infection prevention is a cornerstone   of safe, high-quality care, and this role sits at the center of that mission across UVA Health. As an Infection Preventionist, you will directly shape how care is delivered by   identifying   risk, influencing clinical practice, and advancing system-wide infection prevention strategies that protect patients, staff, and the community.     This is a highly specialized, consultative role within a leading academic medical center, offering the opportunity to partner with multidisciplinary teams, develop deep   expertise   in ambulatory and procedural infection prevention, and drive meaningful outcomes across a complex health system.     The Role   This position   blends clinical insight, epidemiology, and operational partnership   in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment. You will function as both a subject matter expert and a collaborator, working...

Job Description Summary • The RN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and MUSC Health’s standards. Collects, prepares, and analyzes HAI data. Presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. Monitors care team member compliance with infection control standards through use of barriers and infection prevention measures. Prepares and presents education for the staff, residents, and families. Serves as a resource to all departments and personnel. • Reports to Director of Nursing (DON) Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC003627 FLO - Quality (FMC) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Conducts infection control...

Job Description Summary We are looking for a strong communicator, problem-solving, and quick-thinking person to join our fast-growing innovative medical center. Is this you? Click to apply. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC000151 CHE - Infection Control (CMC) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Description Benefits: South Carolina State Health Insurance South Carolina State Retirement Competitive pay Paid Parental Leave Advancement Opportunities Focus on partnering with physicians, serving as a visible resource to clinical staff and providing on-call support in the event infection control issues arise. The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the facility activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of...

Description The Associate Infection Preventionist is the entry-level position for Infection Prevention. A candidate for this position must have a sufficient healthcare background but requires only basic infection prevention/epidemiology knowledge, as the majority of training will occur on the job. Infection Preventionists provide infection prevention consultative services focused on providing the highest quality care at the lowest cost to patient and organization. All Infection Preventionists (IPs) are accountable for implementation of and compliance with policies, practices, and processes of the infection prevention program at the facility, region, division and system level. In collaboration with the IP leadership, IP medical director, and IP peers, and IPs will follow all current local, state and federal guidelines, and standards, and regulations. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our...

Description This is a combined posting for an Associate Infection Preventionist, Infection Preventionist and Senior Infection Preventionist The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these three positions, we encourage you to apply. The Senior Infection Preventionist is considered to have expertise in Infection Prevention. A Senior IP is expected to work autonomously and to serve as a mentor to other infection preventionists. The Infection Preventionist is a specialized position with a focus on infectious disease surveillance and reporting. This role is expected to work in a predominantly autonomous fashion and should not require mentorship in their role. The role will work closely with other surveillance IP specialists and analysts as part of an overall system surveillance program....

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. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions...

Description The Infection Prevention Specialist is considered an Infection Prevention Practitioner. An IP Specialist is expected to work autonomously and should not require mentorship in their role. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Centralia Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Required qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field. Within 1 year of hire: National Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (Facility Managed) 2 years Healthcare experience 2 years Epidemiology or...

Job Description Summary The Infection Preventionist I (IP I) reports to the Manager of Infection Prevention. Under general supervision, the Infection Preventionist I utilizes evidence-based practices/guidelines with the ultimate goal of preventing healthcare-associated infections. This role collects, analyzes and reports surveillance data for healthcare-associated infections and identifies and investigates clusters or outbreaks of infection. This role evaluates patient care and hospital infection prevention practices in MUSC outpatient and inpatient settings to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, hospital policies/procedures and evidence-based practices. The IP I reviews policies, protocols, and scientific literature and educates MUSC staff, patients and visitors on infection prevention recommendations. The IP I works collaboratively with other departments to ensure staff, patient and visitor public health safety. The IP I collaborates with multi-disciplinary...