Infection Preventionist - Full-Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson invites applications for an Infection Preventionist (Full-Time). The role reviews infection data, prepares reports, and interprets CDC definitions to distinguish healthcare-associated from community infections.

It also serves as a consultant on mock TJC surveys and best-practice procedures. Requirements include a valid RN license and two years of acute care nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• Valid RN license.
• Certification by the board of infection control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and compiles infection and best practice compliance data and reports appropriately.
• Enters data into TheraDoc and national healthcare safety network.
• Reviews discharge and admission patient data on infections and notifies accordingly.
• Manages isolation, care and reporting of the TB patient with clinical staff and the department of health.
• Serves as ICP consultant for construction projects.
• Reviews microbiology reports and discusses unfamiliar organisms with the manager or director.
• Integrates IC surveillance systems within the framework of the hospital infection prevention program.
• Reviews autopsy reports for infection detected post mortem and reports appropriately.
• Reports to employee health and helps to monitor employee exposures to communicable diseases.
• Reports finding of infection prevention department mock surveys and relates to performance improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

PC software

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivation

Team interaction with clinicians/lead

Adult education knowledge

Education

Two years nursing experience (acute care hospital)

Tools

TheraDoc

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00053678

Job Category

Nursing

Organization

Infection Prevention

Location

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title

Infection Preventionist - Full-Time

Job Summary

To review collected data and to prepare a variety of reports and/or plans directed at preventing the spread of infection to patients, visitors and staff. To provide infection preventionist with interpretations of CDC definitions in relation to health care associated vs community acquired infections. To serve as consultant to staff with regard to mock TJC surveys, best practice for procedures, compliance with all regulatory guidelines and to provide infection prevention education.

Education & Experience

Education And Experience Required

Two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital

Certifications, Licenses Or Registration Required

Valid RN license.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification by the board of infection control

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Analytical skills. Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivation, team metrics and the ability to interact with clinicians, physicians and upper level management in a professional manner. Knowledge of adult education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and compiles infection and best practice compliance data and reports appropriately.
• Enters data into TheraDoc and national healthcare safety network.
• Reviews discharge and admission patient data on infections and notifies accordingly.
• Manages isolation, care and reporting of the TB patient with clinical staff and the department of health.
• Serves as ICP consultant for construction projects.
• Reviews microbiology reports and discusses unfamiliar organisms with the manager or director.
• Integrates IC surveillance systems within the framework of the hospital infection prevention program.
• Reviews autopsy reports for infection detected post mortem and reports appropriately.
• Reports to employee health and helps to monitor employee exposures to communicable diseases.
• Reports finding of infection prevention department mock surveys and relates to performance improvement.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional travelling to offsite locations, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

Yes

Pay Class

Salary

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date

09/2/2026

Job Closing Date

(open until filled if no date specified)