Infection Preventionist: Patient Safety & Collaboration

Medical University of South Carolina; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina State Health Insurance

South Carolina State Retirement

Competitive Pay

Paid Parental Leave

Advancement and Professional GrowthOp-

Job summary

MUSC Health, part of the Medical University of South Carolina, seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead infection prevention efforts, partner with clinicians, and influence patient safety and quality outcomes across the system.

You will monitor infection trends, translate surveillance data into actions, educate staff, and collaborate with departments to promote evidence-based practices, while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely guidance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related field.
• Five years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants.
• Broad nursing experience for Registered Nurse applicants.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prevent and reduce healthcare-associated infections across the organization.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate infection prevention data.
• Educate staff and act as a resource on infection prevention practices.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to translate data into action.
• Support regulatory compliance and on-call infection prevention guidance.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education and coaching

Organization

Patient safety

Education

Nursing or Public Health or Epidemiology degree

Job description

MUSC Health, part of the Medical University of South Carolina, seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead infection prevention efforts, partner with clinicians, and influence patient safety and quality outcomes across the system.

You will monitor infection trends, translate surveillance data into actions, educate staff, and collaborate with departments to promote evidence-based practices, while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely guidance.