Infection Preventionist II - Hybrid, Data-Driven Leader

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Hybrid work option

Job summary

ECU Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead the Infection Prevention and Control Program, tracking and reporting reportable diseases and coordinating with local, state, and federal authorities.

The role emphasizes surveillance, policy development, audits, data analysis, and driving patient safety improvements, with a 40-hour work week and a hybrid schedule. Strong benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in applicable field or higher is required.
• 3 years or more experience in healthcare field
• Certification in Infection Control preferred, required within 3 years & maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Conduct infection surveillance and reporting.
• Maintains NHSN reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Monitors hand hygiene and infection prevention practices.
• Develops and updates infection prevention policies.
• Performs audits and risk assessments.
• Analyzes data and recommends improvements.

Skills

Infection surveillance

NHSN reporting

Hand hygiene

Policy development

Audits and risk assessments

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Safety rounding

Infection prevention education

Cross-department collaboration

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in applicable field

Job description

ECU Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead the Infection Prevention and Control Program, tracking and reporting reportable diseases and coordinating with local, state, and federal authorities.

The role emphasizes surveillance, policy development, audits, data analysis, and driving patient safety improvements, with a 40-hour work week and a hybrid schedule. Strong benefits accompany the position.