Infection Preventionist: Lead Safer Care & Outbreak Response

SSM Health; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options through Daily

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead the infection prevention program onsite in Oklahoma City.

You will monitor infection trends, conduct surveillance and outbreak investigations, educate clinical teams, and partner with leaders to implement evidence-based practices that improve patient safety. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field, with no experience required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions.
• Working knowledge of surveillance principles, definitions, and reporting structures.
• Ability to interpret data trends and identify risk.
• Critical thinking and judgment.
• Ability to speak confidently with frontline staff, physicians and environmental services

Responsibilities

• Performs annual infection control risk assessment and surveillance plan along with mid-year evaluation of the plan.
• Plans and facilitates the monthly Infection Control Committee (ICC) meeting at respective ministry.
• Collaborates in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
• Reports infection surveillance, prevention and control information to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.
• Participates in the development of special studies designed to identify unusual epidemic situations or to evaluate the impact of new products, equipment or delivery of patient care.
• Participates on committees as a subject matter expert, i.e., product value analysis, environment of care, emergency preparedness, etc.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement and patient safety activities related to infection prevention and control (e.g., mini root cause analysis for HAIs, FMEA, PDSA).
• Performs surveillance activities using CDC definitions.
• Integrates surveillance activities across health care settings (ambulatory, home health, long term care, acute care).
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HAIs understanding

Precautions knowledge

Surveillance basics

Data trend interpretation

Critical thinking

Communication with staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

Job description

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead the infection prevention program onsite in Oklahoma City.

You will monitor infection trends, conduct surveillance and outbreak investigations, educate clinical teams, and partner with leaders to implement evidence-based practices that improve patient safety. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field, with no experience required.