Infection Preventionist

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist to actively participate in the Infection Prevention Program, supporting prevention activities and best practice measures.

You will maintain infection surveillance, review lab results for identifying HAIs and community infections, and collect data such as device days and patient days. Communicate findings to committees and leadership to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; RN or Medical Technologist degree or comparable degree.
• Minimum of three years of healthcare experience; leadership or IP experience required.
• Infection Control or Epidemiology certification preferred; if not certified, certification within 2.5 years after hire.
• Current RN License if RN with no IP experience; ASCP Board Certification for Med Tech with no IP experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Infection Surveillance Program.
• Review lab results as a case finding mechanism for identifying HAIs and community infections.
• Collect and validate data items such as device days, patient days, device type, etc.
• Communicate infection prevention data to committees and hospital leadership.
• Identify communicable diseases, report to Health Department and initiate control measures as needed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN or Medical Technologist degree

Job description

What We Offer

This team member will actively participate in the Infection Prevention Program, by supporting prevention activities and best practice measures.

What You'll Do

• Maintain Infection Surveillance Program
• Review lab results as a case finding mechanism for identifying both Healthcare Associated
• Infections (HAIs) and community associated infections.
• Collect and validate data items such as device days, patient days, device type, etc.
• Communicate infection prevention data to the Infection Prevention Committee, hospital leadership, environment of care committee, clinical improvement committee, and specific hospital units/departments as appropriate.
• Identify Communicable Diseases, report these to the Health Department and initiate control measures if needed.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 year Bachelor's degree, required. Registered Nurse or Medical Technologist bachelor's degree or comparable degree.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of three years of healthcare experience, required.
  • Minimum of three years of leadership experience OR Minimum of three years of infection prevention and control experience, if not certified, required.
• Licensure/certification/registration:
  • Infection Control or Epidemiology certification, preferred.
  • If not certified, certification required within two and a half years after hire, required.
  • Current RN License if RN with no IP experience, required.
  • American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification for Med Tech with no IP experience, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

164843