Infection Prevention Data & Surveillance Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; Rainbow (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks an Infection Prevention Surveillance Specialist to combine IPAC clinical knowledge with data science to collect, analyze, and report IPAC data across the system. Rainbow, CA role emphasizes data quality and system-wide reporting to support decision making.

The role supports NHSN surveillance, data management, and education for IPAC staff, driving continuous quality improvement to reduce hospital-acquired infections and align with national standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, health care administration, public health or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of experience in a science or health related field.
• 3+ years of experience in infection control.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily IP surveillance data collection, aggregation, analysis, and distribution of IPAC data to key stakeholders.
• Support NHSN surveillance standards, workflows, and reporting within the EMR infection control module.
• Develop and maintain IPAC data management systems and reports; educate and support IPAC staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Public Health or related field

Master's Degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Public Health or related field

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System seeks an Infection Prevention Surveillance Specialist to combine IPAC clinical knowledge with data science to collect, analyze, and report IPAC data across the system. Rainbow, CA role emphasizes data quality and system-wide reporting to support decision making.

The role supports NHSN surveillance, data management, and education for IPAC staff, driving continuous quality improvement to reduce hospital-acquired infections and align with national standards.