Infection Prevention & Employee Health Leader

Encompass Health Corporation; Ludlow (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and ESPP

Flexible spending and HSA

Vibrant community of passionate team

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking an Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator to lead infection control and employee health programs across our hospital sites. You will partner with clinical teams to prevent infections and ensure CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA compliance, plus surveillance and reporting of HAI trends.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader focused on patient safety, professional growth, and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• CPR certification (ACLS preferred); Basic Life Support (CPR) instructor certification preferred.
• Current license or certification applicable to health-related field.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
• 1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice.
• If Registered Nurse, CRRN certification preferred.
• Experience in hospital infection control practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the managerial functions of our Infection Control Program.
• Assure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines.
• Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors and variances.
• Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection control guidelines and standards.
• Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections.
• Maintains all appropriate employee health records and develops policies.
• Conducts in-service programs related to employee wellness.
• Manages new hire employee health process.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Health-related post-secondary education

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking an Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator to lead infection control and employee health programs across our hospital sites. You will partner with clinical teams to prevent infections and ensure CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA compliance, plus surveillance and reporting of HAI trends.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader focused on patient safety, professional growth, and a supportive work culture.