Infection Preventionist - Elevate Patient Safety in Care

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare in Tallahassee, FL, seeks an Infection Preventionist to identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections across the system.

The role collaborates with clinical teams to sustain infection prevention strategies, report findings, and support patient safety initiatives. Required RN license in Florida, CIC within 2 years, and at least 2 years of infection prevention experience; two years acute care hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field.
• RN license in Florida.
• CIC certification within two years post-hire.
• Two years of infection prevention experience.
• Two years of acute care hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections.
• Collaborates with teams to create and sustain infection prevention strategies and provide feedback.

Skills

Infection prevention

Patient safety

Data reporting

Education

Nursing

Public Health

Epidemiology

Clinical laboratory science

Medical Technology

Related medical field

Job description

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare in Tallahassee, FL, seeks an Infection Preventionist to identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections across the system.

The role collaborates with clinical teams to sustain infection prevention strategies, report findings, and support patient safety initiatives. Required RN license in Florida, CIC within 2 years, and at least 2 years of infection prevention experience; two years acute care hospital experience preferred.