Infection Prevention Leader – Data, Compliance & Education

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo seeks a Specialist - Infection Prevention to plan, implement and sustain infection prevention programs across the system. You will analyze surveillance data, educate staff, and advise leadership on regulatory requirements to reduce healthcare-associated infections.

This role collaborates with departments, supports Joint Commission readiness, and develops standards for infection control across NMMC and affiliated facilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection prevention practices and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with surveillance data analysis and report generation.
• Ability to educate staff and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Plans surveillance and infection control activities based on data collected.
• Promotes and maintains infection prevention operations and standard practices.
• Collaborates with IC committee and staff to achieve goals and ensure program consistency.
• Acts as a Joint Commission team member for infection control responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains infection prevention plans and policies with leadership oversight.
• Provides education on infection prevention to employees and departments as required.

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo seeks a Specialist - Infection Prevention to plan, implement and sustain infection prevention programs across the system. You will analyze surveillance data, educate staff, and advise leadership on regulatory requirements to reduce healthcare-associated infections.

This role collaborates with departments, supports Joint Commission readiness, and develops standards for infection control across NMMC and affiliated facilities.