Infection Prevention

Solve IT Strategies, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Solve IT Strategies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist to support an inpatient rehabilitation service line across two Maryland locations. The role requires CIC certification, strong clinical judgment, and independent work across Rockville and White Oak facilities.

You will lead surveillance, outbreak investigations, and collaborate with clinical leaders to maintain regulatory readiness and patient safety in a fast-paced acute-care environment.

Qualifications

• Active CIC certification required.
• Minimum 5 years in direct Infection Prevention/Infection Control in an acute-care hospital.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a related field required.
• RN licensure is not required.
• Onsite work across two Maryland locations Rockville and White Oak.

Responsibilities

• Conduct infection surveillance and investigate outbreaks as indicated.
• Support the design and delivery of educational presentations on infection prevention and isolation precautions.
• Manage day-to-day Infection Prevention program operations across the service line.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health, Infectious Disease, and other clinical resources on infection concerns.
• Report communicable diseases to appropriate public health authorities.
• Maintain Infection Prevention databases and surveillance records on schedule.
• Participate in facility-level and system-wide Infection Prevention meetings and leadership discussions.

Skills

Infection prevention

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical judgment

Independent consultation

Education

Bachelor of Science in related field

Tools

NHSN

Cerner

TheraDoc

Job description

LOCATION: Maryland - Rockville / White Oak area

POSITION TYPE: Onsite, multi-site inpatient rehabilitation

SCHEDULE: Full-time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | 40 hours/week

CONTRACT: Initial 13-week assignment with potential for extension or permanent employment

START DATE: November 1, 2026, or as soon as available

POSITION OVERVIEW

An established healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist to support its inpatient rehabilitation service line across two Maryland locations. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced infection prevention professional who can independently manage infection prevention activities, collaborate with clinical and operational leaders, and maintain established program standards in a fast-paced acute-care environment.

The successful candidate will bring strong clinical judgment, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to serve as a trusted subject-matter expert. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage surveillance activities, support outbreak investigations, provide infection prevention guidance, and contribute to ongoing quality and patient safety initiatives.

Candidates should be comfortable working independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and organizational leadership.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Active Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct Infection Prevention/Infection Control experience in a true acute-care hospital setting.
• Subacute-only experience does not meet the experience requirement.
• Ability to work independently and consult directly with clinical, operational, and executive leadership.
• Flexibility to work onsite across two rehabilitation locations in the Rockville and White Oak, Maryland, area.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in a related field is required.
• RN licensure is not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Supports an acute inpatient rehabilitation service line with high patient census and frequent admissions and discharges.
• Includes two rehabilitation locations with approximately 45-55 inpatient beds per facility.
• Requires a visible, independent, and collaborative Infection Prevention professional who can provide guidance to clinical teams and leadership.
• Works in coordination with multidisciplinary clinical resources and other Infection Prevention professionals.
• Requires flexibility to support operational needs across both assigned locations.
• Occasional travel between facilities during the workday may be necessary for urgent or emergent needs.
• Mileage reimbursement is provided for required travel between facilities during the workday.

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

• Initial 13-week contract assignment.
• Potential for extension or permanent employment based on organizational needs and candidate performance.
• Permanent employment is not guaranteed.
• Full-time, onsite schedule with consistent weekday hours.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of direct Infection Prevention/Infection Control experience in an acute-care hospital environment.
• Experience with infection surveillance, outbreak investigations, isolation precautions, and healthcare-associated infection prevention.
• Knowledge of OSHA, Joint Commission, CDC, CARF, and applicable local, state, and federal infection prevention regulations and guidelines.
• Experience providing independent consultation to clinical, physician, operational, and executive leadership.

Certification

• Active Certification in Infection Control (CIC).

Technical Skills

• Experience with infection surveillance, reporting, and healthcare-associated infection monitoring.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements and Infection Prevention databases.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to independently manage Infection Prevention responsibilities at a senior professional level.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and consultation skills.
• Comfortable participating in leadership discussions, organizational committees, and multidisciplinary workgroups.
• Ability to work onsite at multiple rehabilitation locations based on operational needs.
• Flexibility to travel between facilities occasionally for urgent or emergent situations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a related field.
• More than 10 years of direct Infection Prevention/Infection Control experience.
• Previous experience in acute inpatient rehabilitation.
• Experience with NHSN and Cerner.
• Familiarity with TheraDoc; training may be provided.
• Experience managing infection prevention protocols in private and semi-private inpatient rooms.
• Experience managing respiratory illnesses and isolation precautions in high-census inpatient settings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct infection surveillance and investigate outbreaks as indicated.
• Support the design and implementation of educational presentations related to infection prevention, isolation precautions, and communicable diseases.
• Manage and support day-to-day Infection Prevention program operations across the inpatient rehabilitation service line.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health, Infectious Disease, and other clinical resources to investigate significant infection concerns affecting patients and team members.
• Report communicable diseases to appropriate departments and public health authorities as required.
• Maintain Infection Prevention databases, surveillance records, and reporting processes accurately and within required timelines.
• Participate in facility-level and system-wide Infection Prevention meetings, workgroups, committees, and leadership discussions.
• Serve as an Infection Prevention subject-matter expert and consultant to rehabilitation teams, physicians, clinical leaders, and executive stakeholders.
• Monitor and trend CAUTI, VRE, MRSA, ESBL, C. difficile, respiratory illnesses, and other healthcare-associated or communicable infections.
• Review Infection Prevention policies and support consistent implementation of standards across assigned locations.
• Identify site-specific risks, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain regulatory readiness and support ongoing compliance with applicable infection prevention standards.
• Promote patient safety through proactive risk identification, staff education, surveillance, and prevention initiatives.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is an experienced, CIC-certified Infection Preventionist with a strong acute-care background who is comfortable working autonomously, advising senior leaders, and managing infection prevention priorities across multiple locations. Candidates should demonstrate sound clinical judgment, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to maintain high standards in a demanding inpatient rehabilitation environment.