Infection Prevention & Control Specialist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals seeks an Infection Prevention and Control professional to coordinate hospital-wide infection prevention practices, educate staff, and support disease surveillance. The role emphasizes routine collaboration with departments and leadership to reduce transmission and enhance patient safety.

Responsibilities include coordinating IPC activities, performing outbreak investigations, and providing data-driven recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, or related field.
• RN license (state-issued or multi-state via eNLC).
• Infection Control/Epidemiology certification or be able to obtain within 3 years.
• State/Federal background checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor healthcare-associated infections.
• Assess infection prevention and control problems and recommend corrective action.
• Participate in Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
• Oversee monitoring of infection prevention practices and personnel compliance.
• Assist department managers in developing infection prevention policies.
• Report communicable diseases to local and state health departments.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Education and training

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

RN license (state or eNLC)

Infection Control & Epidemiology certification

Background check clearance

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals seeks an Infection Prevention and Control professional to coordinate hospital-wide infection prevention practices, educate staff, and support disease surveillance. The role emphasizes routine collaboration with departments and leadership to reduce transmission and enhance patient safety.

Responsibilities include coordinating IPC activities, performing outbreak investigations, and providing data-driven recommendations to leadership.