Infection Prevention & Control Specialist

Amberwell Health; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amberwell Health in Atchison, KS is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead surveillance and prevention activities across the facility. This role focuses on identifying, investigating, and reporting healthcare-associated infections, while aligning with CDC guidelines and APIC recommendations.

The position emphasizes data generation and analysis of key quality indicators, collaboration with teams, and education for staff, patients, and visitors to sustain infection prevention programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Experience with surveillance data collection and regulatory reporting.
• Education in nursing or healthcare required; APIC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor for HAIs and report infectious diseases.
• Analyze surveillance data and maintain records for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with departments to implement infection prevention strategies.
• Provide education on hand hygiene and infection prevention practices.
• Assist in maintaining readiness for state, federal, and accrediting surveys.

Skills

HAI surveillance

Infection prevention

Regulatory compliance

Data collection and analysis

Hand hygiene education

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Nursing or Healthcare degree

Tools

APIC Guidelines

CDC Guidelines

Job description

Amberwell Health in Atchison, KS is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead surveillance and prevention activities across the facility. This role focuses on identifying, investigating, and reporting healthcare-associated infections, while aligning with CDC guidelines and APIC recommendations.

The position emphasizes data generation and analysis of key quality indicators, collaboration with teams, and education for staff, patients, and visitors to sustain infection prevention programs.