Infection Prevention Associate: Healthcare Operations

Nemours in; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, FL, is seeking an Infection Prevention Associate to support routine monitoring, rounding, audits, and data entry under Infection Preventionist oversight. This role helps free time for certified IPs to focus on surveillance, education, policy work, and survey readiness.

The position requires an associate degree and offers opportunities to pursue CBIC certification, with a focus on patient safety and compliance in a pediatric care setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• CBIC certification in Infection Prevention (a-IPC) preferred.
• Less than one year of experience in an acute care setting is required; internship or practicum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily infection prevention operations by completing structured tasks to promote regulatory readiness and patient safety.
• Conduct rounds and audits using approved checklists; document findings and escalate safety concerns.
• Assist with education activities, onboarding, and infection prevention communications.

Skills

Infection prevention

Healthcare environment

Education

Associate degree

CBIC certification preferred

Tools

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, FL, is seeking an Infection Prevention Associate to support routine monitoring, rounding, audits, and data entry under Infection Preventionist oversight. This role helps free time for certified IPs to focus on surveillance, education, policy work, and survey readiness.

The position requires an associate degree and offers opportunities to pursue CBIC certification, with a focus on patient safety and compliance in a pediatric care setting.