Infection Preventionist

Medical University of South Carolina; Chester (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina State Health Insurance

South Carolina State Retirement

Competitive pay

Paid Parental Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join their fast-growing medical center in Chester, South Carolina. This role requires a strong communicator who can address infection control issues and work collaboratively with clinical staff.

The candidate should possess a degree in nursing or a related field, with five years of relevant experience, and must have current professional licensure. The Infection Preventionist will implement infection prevention programs and ensure compliance with health standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants.
• Broad level of nursing experience for Registered Nurses.
• Current professional licensure or certification as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Prevent healthcare-associated infections by isolating sources of infections.
• Collect, analyze, interpret health data to implement appropriate practices.
• Serve as a consultant on infection prevention issues for facility personnel.
• Implement infection prevention education programs.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Quick-thinking

Infection control expertise

Education

Degree in nursing, epidemiology, public health, or related experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a strong communicator, problem‑solving, and quick‑thinking person to join our fast‑growing innovative medical center. Is this you? Click to apply.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000151 CHE - Infection Control (CMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• South Carolina State Health Insurance
• South Carolina State Retirement
• Competitive pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities

Focus on partnering with physicians, serving as a visible resource to clinical staff and providing on‑call support in the event infection control issues arise. The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the facility activities aimed at preventing healthcare‑associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms. The IP systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate practices. The IP ensures that existing standards and guidelines of applicable professional organizations and regulatory and governmental agencies comply. The IP serves as a consultant and resource person regarding infection prevention issues for all facility personnel, collaborates with other healthcare professionals within and outside the facility, and implements infection prevention education programs.

Experience

Five years of relevant clinical experience for non‑nurse applicants; Registered Nurses should have a broad level of nursing experience.

Additional Job Description

Education

Degree in nursing, epidemiology, public health, or related experience required.

Licenses/Certification

Current professional licensure or certification if appropriate to the primary discipline. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.