Clinical Infection Preventionist

Sentara Health; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a major health system, is hiring a Clinical Infection Preventionist in a hybrid role based in Williamsburg, VA. You will lead infection prevention activities, surveillance, and improvement initiatives to protect patients and staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in healthcare, with strong knowledge of infection control and the CIC credential preferred. On-call and some local travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; preferred from nursing, clinical quality improvement, microbiology, epidemiology or related field.
• Two years in healthcare; preferred two years infection prevention and control.
• CIC certification preferred; required within one year of eligibility.
• Expert knowledge of infection surveillance, prevention, and control standards; experience with performance/process improvement.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention programs and surveillance to reduce healthcare-associated infections.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to implement evidence-based practices.
• Participate in performance and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Infection control

Epidemiology

CIC certification

Project management

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Sentara Eastern Market is hiring a Clinical Infection Preventionist to join our team. This is a hybrid position with primary location in Williamsburg, VA.

City / State

Williamsburg, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Position Available

• Full-Time; 40 hours per week
• There may be local travel and On Call

Education

• Bachelor's degree. (Preferred from an accredited university or college with emphasis in nursing, clinical quality improvement, microbiology, epidemiology or related field)

License / Certification

• Individuals who hold a license or certification are required to hold and maintain that credential.
• Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (i.e. Certification in Infection Control, or CIC, preferred. Required within one year of eligibility.)

Experience

• Two (2) years in healthcare
• Preferred two (2) years infection control and prevention
• Expert knowledge of infection surveillance, prevention, and control standards and initiatives, as well as performance/process improvement concepts preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

Keywords: Infection Control, Disease Management, Infection Prevention, CIC Certification

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $93,579.20 - $139,048.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center.

The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and "smart" operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.