Infection Prevention Nurse Leader

Tenet Healthcare; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Florida is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse (IPN) to direct and coordinate the infection control program within a hospital setting. The IPN will implement and enforce surveillance, prevention and control policies and monitor outcomes to improve patient safety and staff wellbeing.

The role emphasizes education, consultation, and collaboration with occupational health, with responsibilities spanning program administration, performance improvement, and applicable research

Qualifications

• Infection prevention and control knowledge in clinical settings.
• Familiarity with epidemiology, surveillance, and outbreak investigation.
• Strong communication and education skills for staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Infection prevention and control practice across the hospital.
• Conduct surveillance to assess prevention strategies’ effectiveness.
• Apply epidemiologic principles to identify risk factors and trends.
• Educate healthcare providers, patients, and families.
• Provide expert guidance in infection prevention and control.
• Collaborate with occupational health and interpret program data.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and fiscal stewardship.
• Contribute to performance improvement and research activities.

Skills

Infection prevention

Epidemiology

Education

Program administration

Research

Education

RN

Baccalaureate preferred

Job description

Tenet Healthcare in Florida is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse (IPN) to direct and coordinate the infection control program within a hospital setting. The IPN will implement and enforce surveillance, prevention and control policies and monitor outcomes to improve patient safety and staff wellbeing.

The role emphasizes education, consultation, and collaboration with occupational health, with responsibilities spanning program administration, performance improvement, and applicable research