Infection Prevention Specialist: Lead Safety & Compliance

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Amory (MS); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Specialist - Infection Prevention to plan, implement, and maintain infection prevention programs across Amory and Eupora facilities.

You will lead surveillance, data analysis, and education to reduce healthcare-associated infections and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires APIC training, strong teaching skills, and collaboration with multiple departments to protect patient safety and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of Basic and/or intermediate APIC course within 1 year of employment required.
• Strong teaching skills required.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Excellent written and oral communications required.
• Knowledge of financial aspects of clinic and payment reimbursements associated with healthcare related infections.

Responsibilities

• Plans, reviews and implements infection prevention plans and PI activities based on surveillance data.
• Develops and maintains infection prevention program for NMHS facilities and leads staff.
• Works with IC Committee to ensure regulatory compliance and reduce HAIs.
• Provides education and consultation on IC issues across departments and with external agencies.
• Leads and mentors staff in infection prevention practices and emergency planning.

Skills

APIC course

Teaching skills

Computer skills

Written & oral communication

Healthcare finances knowledge

Infection prevention leadership

Collaboration across departments

Education

Bachelor's Degree | Nursing | Required

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Specialist - Infection Prevention to plan, implement, and maintain infection prevention programs across Amory and Eupora facilities.

You will lead surveillance, data analysis, and education to reduce healthcare-associated infections and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires APIC training, strong teaching skills, and collaboration with multiple departments to protect patient safety and improve outcomes.