Infection Preventionist

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College discount 35%

Career advancement opportunities with

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join our team. This role reports to the Infection Prevention program and requires coordinating infection control activities across hospital and clinic settings.

The position emphasizes developing and reporting strategies to prevent infections, partnering with the system to improve patient safety and care quality. Full-time hours and exempt status provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years infection control, clinical health, or laboratory related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or other related scientific health fields 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 endorsed program.

Responsibilities

• Implement, coordinate, and evaluate the infection control process for designated in-patient and out-patient care areas to reduce the risk of infections.
• 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.

Skills

Infection control

Data analysis interpretation

Public speaking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related health field

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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!

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

Duties

• 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.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.