Infection Prevention Leader (RN/MLT/MT)

Box Butte General Hospital; Alliance (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Box Butte General Hospital is actively seeking an Infection Preventionist (RN, MLT, or MT) to lead the IPCP across the facility. The role emphasizes preventing, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections per national standards.

Expect collaboration with CQO and clinical teams in a full-time, varied shift schedule. Responsibilities include maintaining hand hygiene surveillance, incident recording, annual goal setting with the Infection Control Committee, and coordinating antibiotic

Qualifications

• Must have professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or other related field and completed specialized infection prevention and control training.
• Post-secondary education in a health or science-related field is required.
• Preferred: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) and an active Nebraska RN license, or MLT/MT with lab certification.
• Conditional: CIC or equivalent certification/degree within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the Infection Control Plan and surveillance systems.
• Oversee hand hygiene program and active surveillance.
• Record incidents and actions under the Infection Control Plan and report trends.
• Collaborate with Infection Control Committee, medical staff, and departments to set yearly goals.
• Establish facility-wide infection prevention and surveillance for patients and staff.
• Maintain surveillance for hospital-acquired conditions (CAUTI, CLABSI, SSI, etc.).
• Coordinate antibiotic stewardship with pharmacists and medical staff.
• Deliver infection prevention education and trainings to staff and leadership.

Skills

Infection prevention

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

RN license

MLT/MT certification

BLS certification

Tools

IPCP standards

Job description

Box Butte General Hospital is actively seeking an Infection Preventionist (RN, MLT, or MT) to lead the IPCP across the facility. The role emphasizes preventing, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections per national standards.

Expect collaboration with CQO and clinical teams in a full-time, varied shift schedule. Responsibilities include maintaining hand hygiene surveillance, incident recording, annual goal setting with the Infection Control Committee, and coordinating antibiotic