Infection Preventionist – Day Shift & Surveillance Leader

Baptist Health (Jacksonville); United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Jacksonville is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist to join the Infection Prevention team in Jacksonville, FL. This full-time, in-person day shift role focuses on reducing healthcare-associated infections and advancing patient safety through evidence-based practices.

The position requires 3–5 years in infection prevention or related fields, with CIC certification within 2 years of hire; a strong background in surveillance, regulatory compliance, and education is

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Infection Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related healthcare experience.
• Experience with healthcare surveillance systems, infection prevention regulations, and quality improvement initiatives (preferred).
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 2 years of hire (required).

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate the Infection Prevention and Control Program, including strategic planning, reporting, and action planning.
• Conduct surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections using hospital epidemiology principles.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret microbiology and bacteriology reports to identify trends and recommend infection prevention measures.
• Investigate outbreaks, clusters of infections, and other infection prevention concerns to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Employee Health to support workforce safety and infection prevention initiatives.
• Develop and deliver infection prevention education and training for healthcare team members.
• Participate in Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, and multidisciplinary committees to support quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain infection prevention policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including CDC, TJC, and state agencies.

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

RN

MSN

MPH (Epidemiology)

Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

Job description

Baptist Health Jacksonville is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist to join the Infection Prevention team in Jacksonville, FL. This full-time, in-person day shift role focuses on reducing healthcare-associated infections and advancing patient safety through evidence-based practices.

The position requires 3–5 years in infection prevention or related fields, with CIC certification within 2 years of hire; a strong background in surveillance, regulatory compliance, and education is