Infection Preventionist – Hybrid, CIC-Cert Focus

Sentara Health; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 94.000 - 139.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Employee discount programs

Zusammenfassung

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a major health system, is hiring a Clinical Infection Preventionist in a hybrid role based in Williamsburg, VA. You will lead infection prevention activities, surveillance, and improvement initiatives to protect patients and staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in healthcare, with strong knowledge of infection control and the CIC credential preferred. On-call and some local travel may be involved.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree; preferred from nursing, clinical quality improvement, microbiology, epidemiology or related field.
• Two years in healthcare; preferred two years infection prevention and control.
• CIC certification preferred; required within one year of eligibility.
• Expert knowledge of infection surveillance, prevention, and control standards; experience with performance/process improvement.
• Project management experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead infection prevention programs and surveillance to reduce healthcare-associated infections.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to implement evidence-based practices.
• Participate in performance and process improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Infection control

Epidemiology

CIC certification

Project management

Healthcare experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a major health system, is hiring a Clinical Infection Preventionist in a hybrid role based in Williamsburg, VA. You will lead infection prevention activities, surveillance, and improvement initiatives to protect patients and staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in healthcare, with strong knowledge of infection control and the CIC credential preferred. On-call and some local travel may be involved.