Infection Preventionist

CommonSpirit Health; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks an Infection Prevention Specialist to lead surveillance, education, and performance improvement efforts to prevent disease transmission and protect patients, staff, and visitors.

You will conduct rounds, monitor healthcare‑associated infections, provide expert guidance on infection control, and ensure CMS and accreditation standards are met. CIC certification should be obtained within 24 months of start.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in epidemiology or equivalent, upon hire.
• Associate degree in healthcare-related field accepted at hire.
• Three years of healthcare-related experience.
• Certified in Infection Control (CIC) within 24 months of start.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention surveillance and ensure CMS/state/hospital accreditation standards compliance.
• Serve as subject matter expert for infection control, identify training needs, oversee workflows and education.
• Develop and update Infection Prevention Program in line with APIC guidelines and national standards.
• Analyze infection data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and implement targeted interventions.

Skills

Infection prevention

Regulatory interpretation

Clinical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in epidemiology

Associate degree in healthcare-related field

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

Required

• 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.