Infection Preventionist
Core
Identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare infections while developing and sustaining infection prevention strategies.
Role type
Infection Preventionist (IC)
Builds
Organizational infection prevention program, surveillance plans, educational programs, and compliance protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Infection Control
Required skills
Epidemiologic principles, data collection and analysis, report writing, regulatory compliance, evidence-based practice implementation, program and project management, leadership, change management
Preferred skills
RN licensure, CIC certification, MSN, 5+ years clinical experience, EPIC proficiency
Technologies
EPIC
Responsibilities
Develop and evaluate infection prevention programs, conduct surveillance and investigations, design and deliver education, ensure regulatory compliance, monitor quality metrics, collaborate with public health officials, mentor staff
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC