Infection Prevention Lead: Patient Safety & Compliance

CHI St Alexius Health Dickinson; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist to lead surveillance, education, and performance improvement initiatives ensuring patient, staff, and visitor safety through prevention of disease transmission.

You will conduct unit rounds, monitor healthcare-acquired infections, provide expert guidance on infection control protocols, oversee department operations, ensure CMS and accreditation compliance, and coordinate staff training programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Epidemiology) or Associate degree in healthcare-related field required at hire.
• CIC certification within 24 months of start.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention surveillance and oversight to ensure CMS, state, and accreditation standards are met.
• Serve as SME for infection control, identifying training needs and overseeing departmental workflows.

Skills

Infection prevention

Regulatory interpretation

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology

Associate degree in healthcare-related field

Job description

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist to lead surveillance, education, and performance improvement initiatives ensuring patient, staff, and visitor safety through prevention of disease transmission.

You will conduct unit rounds, monitor healthcare-acquired infections, provide expert guidance on infection control protocols, oversee department operations, ensure CMS and accreditation compliance, and coordinate staff training programs.