Infection Preventionist

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE seeks an Infection Preventionist to join our team. This full-time role (40 hours/week) in a non-clinical schedule partners with hospitals and clinics to prevent infections and improve patient safety.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field, 3+ years of infection control, and BLS certification. Strong communication and data interpretation skills are essential, with preferred master’s degree and Nebraska/compact RN license.

Qualifications

• Three years infection control, clinical health, or laboratory experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health field required.
• Phone and computer literacy with data analysis interpretation required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including public speaking required.
• Knowledge of individual and group behaviors required.
• BLS certification from an AHA-endorsed program required for new hires starting Jan 1, 2023 or later.

Responsibilities

• Implement, coordinate, and evaluate the infection control process for designated patient care areas to reduce infection risk.
• Identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections.
• Educate colleagues on infection control and safety practices.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement activities related to patient safety and facility safety.

Skills

Public speaking

Oral & written communication

Phone & computer literacy

Data analysis interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Nebraska RN license or compact state license (preferred)

Infection control certification (preferred)

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Infection Preventionist

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join our team! This role is located in Omaha, NE. The Infection Preventionist will be responsible for reporting and developing innovative strategies for preventing infections. This individual will partner with the entire system including hospitals, clinics, etc.

Details:

• Full Time | 40 Hours/Week

• Monday through Friday

• Exempt

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties: Infection Preventionist

Implement, coordinate, and evaluate the infection control process for designated in-patient and out-patient care areas to reduce the risk of infections in patients, visitors, and personnel. Identify, investigate, monitor, and report instances of healthcare acquired infection. Educate colleagues on infection control and safety practices. Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program. Lead quality assurance and performance improvement activities as they relate to patient safety, facility safety and patient satisfaction.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years infection control, clinical health, or laboratory related experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other related scientific health fields (e.g., public health, medical technology, etc.) required.
• Phone and computer literacy with data analysis interpretation required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including public speaking required.
• Knowledge of individual and group behaviors required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of unit orientation required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with health care related accreditation and regulatory agencies’ standards preferred.
• Clinical research experience (e.g., trial design, data collection and analysis) preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license preferred.
• Certification in infection control preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.