Infection Control Specialist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational and career development options

Staff Safety wearable badge

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Clovis, NM seeks an Infection Control Specialist who will play an essential role in enhancing patient safety through infection prevention initiatives. The ideal candidate will utilize their expertise in surveillance, data analysis, and strategic interventions to uphold high-quality patient care.

This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams and compliance with infection prevention standards. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, along with relevant experience in infection prevention or public health.

Qualifications

• Experience in infection prevention or public health preferred.
• Current clinical licensure (e.g., RN, MLS) preferred based on role requirements.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing surveillance to identify and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
• Collect, analyze, and report infection control data.
• Develop and evaluate infection prevention strategies.

Skills

Infection surveillance

Data analysis

Infection prevention strategies

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Microbiology, or related healthcare field

Job description

Location Address: 2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Clovis, NM 88101-9412

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $0.00, Maximum Offer $0.00

Summary: Build your career as an Infection Control Specialist and play a critical role in protecting the health and safety of patients, employees, and visitors. You will drive infection prevention initiatives through surveillance, data analysis, and strategic interventions that support high-quality patient care.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt: Yes
Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct ongoing surveillance to identify, track, and reduce healthcare-associated infections across care settings.
• Collect, analyze, and report infection control data to identify trends, outbreaks, and opportunities for quality improvement.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention strategies, policies, and interventions to minimize infection risks.
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention standards, isolation protocols, aseptic practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical teams, leadership, and regulatory agencies to support infection prevention initiatives and outbreak management.
• Serve as an infection control resource by providing education, consultation, and training to employees and clinical staff on best practices and current standards.
• Support employee health and safety programs related to infectious disease prevention, exposure response, and immunization initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of infection prevention regulations, evidence-based guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Microbiology, or related healthcare field preferred.
• Previous experience in infection prevention, quality, epidemiology, public health, or acute care preferred.
• Current clinical licensure (such as RN, MLS, or related healthcare license) preferred, based on role requirements.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred or required within designated timeframe.
• Experience with infection surveillance, data analysis, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Employee Wellness:

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.