Infection Preventionist II (IP) - Infection Prevention Control

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

Position Summary

The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the Infection Prevention and Control Program, developed to control the spread of infections and/or outbreaks. Track and monitor transmissible diseases and notify local, state and federal authorities about reportable diseases as required.

Technical Competencies

• Conducts 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

Independence and Leadership

• Manages workload independently
• Demonstrates initiative and accountability
• Identifies improvement opportunities
• Supports infection prevention goals
• Collaborates effectively with others

Organization and Industry Knowledge

• Maintains knowledge of infection prevention standards
• Applies evidence-based practices
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives
• Monitors regulatory compliance
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data

Accountability

• Takes responsibility for work and decisions
• Completes assignments accurately and on time
• Mainstains attention to detail
• Meets reporting and compliance requirements

High Reliability/Problem Solving

• Identifies root causes of issues
• Evaluates problems before acting
• Recommends effective solutions
• Participates in rounding and safety activities

Communication Skills

• Provides infection prevention education
• Communicates concerns to leadership
• Shares information cleary and professionally

Teamwork

• Serves as an infection prevention resource
• Collaborates across departments
• Supports policy development and best practices
• Acts a a subject matter expert

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Pay Range

• $75,857.60 - $110,567.60 (annually)

Other Information

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)
• Required to work occasional on call
• Hybrid: May work remote 1 day per week as schedule permits
• Great Benefits
• Career Level Availabilities / Growth Opportunities

ECU Health

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Childrens Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.