Infection Prev/Hosp Educator

Encompass Health; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

HSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking an Infection Preventionist / Hospital Educator in Cookeville to lead infection prevention efforts and advance patient safety across the hospital team.

You will monitor infection data, coordinate training, and ensure adherence to federal and state standards while supporting clinical rotations and staff development. This role emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Current license or certification in a health-related field.
• Post-secondary education in a health-related field (e.g., medicine, nursing, public health).
• Training in infection control/epidemiology.
• CIC certification preferred.
• 1 year experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Direct the infection control program and ensure CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA compliance.
• Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends and variances.
• Coordinate clinical rotations and staff orientation.
• Train staff in new hire orientation and department training.
• Assist with projects, audits, and QI certification training.
• Coordinate preceptor programs.

Skills

Infection prevention

Staff training

Surveillance

Compliance

Education

Health-related degree

CIC certification (preferred)

Job description

Infection Preventionist / Hospital Educator Career Opportunity

Recognized for your Skills

Are you a healthcare professional deeply committed to patient safety? Join Encompass Health, the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation provider, as an Infection Preventionist / Hospital Educator, where your expertise will help ensure our patients receive the highest standards of care. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts to prevent and control infections, collaborating closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices. Beyond a job, this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling career close to home and close to your heart. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of rehabilitation patients and ready to play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of care, join us in this impactful position contributing to the health and safety of individuals within your community.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Be the Infection Preventionist / Hospital Educator you always wanted to be

• Direct the managerial functions of our Infection Control Program.
• Assure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines.
• Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors and variances.
• Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection control guidelines and standards.
• Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections.
• Assists in coordination of clinical rotations and student orientation packet completion.
• Trains staff in new hire orientation (departmental) and assists in general hospital orientation.
• Assists with projects and audits.
• Assists with staff training in QI certification and other required training.
• Coordinates preceptor program.

Qualifications

• License or Certification:
• CPR certification required.
• Current license or certification applicable to health-related field.
• Education and Experience:
  • Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.
  • Previous experience as an Educator preferred.
• Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
• 1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice.
• If Registered Nurse, CRRN certification preferred.
• Experience in hospital infection control practice preferred.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.