Infection Preventionist

The General Hospital Corporation; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Environment of Care

Job summary

The McLean Hospital Corporation is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention & Control professional to lead surveillance, education, and performance improvement across our clinical environment. In this role, you will partner with clinical, operational, and leadership teams to protect patients, staff, and the community.

This full-time position requires 10–15% travel (including quarterly trips to Middleborough and other McLean locations), a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, 3+

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field required; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years of clinical healthcare experience required.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required; if not certified at hire, must sit for exam within two years.
• RN licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Infection control

NHSN surveillance

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Healthcare metrics

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

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:
  • Bachelor's degree in a health-related field such as Nursing, Laboratory Science, Public Health required
  • Master's degree in a related field preferred
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of clinical healthcare experience required
• Licensure & Certifications:
  • 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:
  • Advanced knowledge of infection prevention and control principles
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and public health reporting
  • Experience with CDC NHSN surveillance and other infection surveillance methodologies
  • Familiarity with healthcare performance metrics (e.g., Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS)
  • Strong analytical, statistical, and report‑writing skills
  • Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail

Qualifications

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 Occasional (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasional (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasional (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasional (3-33%)
• Crouch