Infection Prevention Specialist (RN)

The Infection Prevention Specialist supports the facility's infection prevention and control program in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role focuses on surveillance, data analysis, and implementation of evidence-based practices to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

Requirements

• Assist in implementing and maintaining the infection prevention and control program
• Support readiness for regulatory surveys and inspections
• Follow established policies and procedures for infection prevention practices
• Develop, maintain, and educate on policies, procedures, and standard work related to assigned measures and safety practices
• Perform routine surveillance for HAIs using standardized definitions
• Collect, validate, and enter infection prevention data into NHSN and other required reporting systems
• Partner with Risk Management to review patient safety events, near misses, and grievances
• Facilitate or contribute to RCAs/After‐Action Reviews; develop corrective action plans (CAPs) and monitor effectiveness and sustainment
• Facilitate Lean Model for Improvement projects (AIM, driver diagram, PDSA cycles) at the unit and service line level
• Coach leaders, charge nurses, educators, and physicians on measure definitions, documentation, and bundle reliability tactics
• Design and deliver adult‐learning education (tip sheets, micro‐learning, in‐services) based on identified performance gaps
• Lead or co‐lead relevant committees/work groups (e.g., Infection Prevention Work Group, Unit‐based councils, etc.)
• Prepare agendas, minutes, dashboards, and storyboards; track actions to closure and communicate progress

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance