Infection Preventionist

McLean Hospital; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The McLean Hospital Corporation is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention & Control professional to lead, coordinate, and continuously improve infection prevention across our clinical environment. You will collaborate with clinical, operations, and leadership teams to drive surveillance, education, and performance improvement initiatives that protect patients, staff, and the community.

This role emphasizes identifying infection risks, responding to outbreaks, ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field required
• Master's degree in a related field preferred
• 3+ years of clinical healthcare experience required
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required or prepared to sit within 2 years

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead infection prevention and control activities across the organization.
• Implement system infection prevention policies, standards, and goals at the site level.
• Conduct NHSN and non-NHSN surveillance, including outbreak detection, investigation, response, and reporting.
• Report communicable diseases to local and state health departments and complete required public health documentation.
• Apply performance improvement methodologies to drive measurable, sustainable change.
• Provide education and consultation to clinical and non-clinical staff through formal and informal training.

Skills

Infection prevention

Regulatory knowledge

NHSN surveillance

Performance metrics

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

NHSN surveillance

Job description

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

This is a full time, 40/hr a week position. Nursing experience is highly preferred, and behavioral health experience is a plus but not required.

The role requires approximately 10-15% travel, including quarterly travel to Middleborough and other McLean Hospital locations.

We’re seeking an experienced Infection Prevention & Control professional to lead, coordinate, and continuously improve infection prevention efforts across our clinical environment. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted expert and partner to clinical, operational, and leadership teams, driving surveillance, education, and performance improvement initiatives that protect patients, staff, and the broader community.

This position plays a critical role in identifying infection risks, responding to outbreaks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing system-wide infection prevention goals through data, collaboration, and evidence-based practice.

This is an ideal opportunity for an infection prevention professional who thrives at the intersection of clinical practice, data, education, and system-wide improvement, and who wants to make a lasting impact on quality and patient safety.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and lead infection prevention and control activities across the organization.
• Implement system infection prevention policies, standards, and goals at the site level, ensuring alignment with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Conduct NHSN and non-NHSN surveillance, including outbreak detection, investigation, response, and reporting.
• Report communicable diseases to local and state health departments and complete all required public health documentation.
• Apply performance improvement methodologies to drive measurable and sustainable change.
• Provide education and consultation to clinical and non-clinical staff through formal and informal training.
• Conduct regular Environment of Care rounds and report findings to site and system leadership.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health to assess, mitigate, and respond to occupational infection risks.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • o Bachelor's degree in a health-related field such as Nursing, Laboratory Science, Public Health required
  • o Master's degree in a related field preferred
• Experience:
  • o 3+ years of clinical healthcare experience required
• Licensure & Certifications:
  • o Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required
• If not CIC-certified at hire, must be prepared to sit for the exam within two years
• Expertise & Skills:
  • o Advanced knowledge of infection prevention and control principles
  • o Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and public health reporting
  • o Experience with CDC NHSN surveillance and other infection surveillance methodologies
  • o Familiarity with healthcare performance metrics (e.g., Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS)
  • o Strong analytical, statistical, and report-writing skills
  • o Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail

Education
Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certified in Infection Control [CIC] - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) preferred
Experience
Clinical healthcare experience 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Clearly demonstrable expert-level knowledge in infection control and prevention.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Statistical methods and data analysis and report writing skills.
- Knowledge and experience in a.regulatory and other requirements related to Infection Prevention and Control b.implementation of CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance and other surveillance for healthcare-associated infections c.application of commonly used performance metrics, including Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS, others

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$96,886.40 - $140,899.20/Annual

Grade

7At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.