Infection Preventionist

CHI; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist to lead surveillance and education efforts to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

You will oversee compliance with CMS and accreditation standards and guide clinical staff through policy updates and performance-improvement initiatives. Prospective candidates should have deep APIC-aligned infection prevention expertise, experience interpreting regulatory guidelines, and the ability to mentor clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology or related field required upon hire.
• Associate degree in a healthcare-related field acceptable on hire.
• Minimum of three years of healthcare experience.
• CIC certification required within 24 months of start.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention surveillance to ensure CMS/state/hospital accreditation standards.
• Provide expert guidance and lead staff training on infection control practices.
• Develop and update infection prevention policies aligned with APIC guidelines.
• Analyze infection data to identify trends and implement targeted improvements.

Skills

Infection prevention

Healthcare leadership

Education & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology

Associate degree in healthcare-related field

Tools

CMS guidelines

APIC guidelines

Data analysis

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Infection Prevention Specialist at CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, you will help clinical teams and hospital leadership manage surveillance, education, and performance improvement initiatives so they can ensure the safety of patients, personnel, and visitors through the prevention of disease transmission.

Every day you will conduct unit rounds, monitor for healthcare-acquired infections, and provide expert clinical guidance on infection control protocols. You will be expected to oversee department operations, ensure compliance with CMS and accreditation standards, and coordinate staff training programs.

To be successful in this role, you must possess deep expertise in APIC-aligned infection prevention practices, have a proven track record of interpreting regulatory guidelines, and demonstrate the ability to lead and mentor clinical staff.

• Surveillance & Compliance Oversight: Lead the facility’s infection prevention surveillance efforts, ensuring full adherence to CMS, state, and Hospital Accreditation standards through regular rounding and gap analysis.


• Clinical Leadership & Education: Serve as the subject matter expert for infection control, identifying staff training needs, overseeing departmental workflows, and developing educational programs for all facility personnel.


• Policy Development & Program Management: Collaborate with department leadership to implement evidence-based policies and update the Infection Prevention Program in alignment with the latest APIC guidelines and national standards.


• Performance Improvement: Analyze infection data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and implement targeted interventions that protect patients, visitors, and staff from healthcare-acquired infections.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors, with a focus on epidemiology, upon hire.


• OR Associates in a healthcare-related field, upon hire.


• AND three (3) years of healthcare-related experience.


• Certified in Infection Control (CIC),within 24 - months of start.

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, part of CommonSpirit Heath, a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood, Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals. Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care, assisted and residential living communities, community health services organizations, home health agencies, and numerous outpatient facilities.

Pay Range

$34.00 - $50.58 /hour