Infection Preventionist: Patient Safety & Control

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE seeks an Infection Preventionist to join our team. This full-time role (40 hours/week) in a non-clinical schedule partners with hospitals and clinics to prevent infections and improve patient safety.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field, 3+ years of infection control, and BLS certification. Strong communication and data interpretation skills are essential, with preferred master’s degree and Nebraska/compact RN license.

Qualifications

• Three years infection control, clinical health, or laboratory experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health field required.
• Phone and computer literacy with data analysis interpretation required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including public speaking required.
• Knowledge of individual and group behaviors required.
• BLS certification from an AHA-endorsed program required for new hires starting Jan 1, 2023 or later.

Responsibilities

• Implement, coordinate, and evaluate the infection control process for designated patient care areas to reduce infection risk.
• Identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections.
• Educate colleagues on infection control and safety practices.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement activities related to patient safety and facility safety.

Skills

Public speaking

Oral & written communication

Phone & computer literacy

Data analysis interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Nebraska RN license or compact state license (preferred)

Infection control certification (preferred)

Job description

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE seeks an Infection Preventionist to join our team. This full-time role (40 hours/week) in a non-clinical schedule partners with hospitals and clinics to prevent infections and improve patient safety.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field, 3+ years of infection control, and BLS certification. Strong communication and data interpretation skills are essential, with preferred master’s degree and Nebraska/compact RN license.