Infection Preventionist RN: Lead IPC & Quality Improvement

AdventHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Denver, CO is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead and continuously improve the IPC program, aligning with quality and safety goals. You will monitor compliance, perform surveillance, and collaborate with clinical teams to protect patients and staff.

The role requires nursing education, RN licensure, CIC preferred, 1+ bedside clinical practice, and experience in infection control; you will develop education, conduct audits, and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and QA

Qualifications

• Infection control practices and principles.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Analytical problem-solving and data interpretation.
• Computer literacy and database management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and improvement of the IPC program aligned with quality and safety goals.
• Monitor compliance with IPC standards and conduct surveillance to detect trends, clusters, and outbreaks.
• Evaluate surveillance systems and modify plans based on outcomes and benchmarking.
• Conduct facility rounding, audits, and IPC assessments; provide actionable feedback.
• Develop and deliver IPC education programs to improve staff competency.
• Provide SME input for interdisciplinary teams and drive QA/risk mitigation via data analysis.
• Perform risk assessments and contribute to performance improvement activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance IPC outcomes.
• Leverage technology for surveillance and timely regulatory reporting.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship and disseminate QA results through education.
• Advocate for evidence-based practices and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to cost-effectiveness analyses and business cases.

Skills

Infection control practices

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Database literacy

Education

Associate's of Nursing [Required]

Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Job description

AdventHealth in Denver, CO is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead and continuously improve the IPC program, aligning with quality and safety goals. You will monitor compliance, perform surveillance, and collaborate with clinical teams to protect patients and staff.

The role requires nursing education, RN licensure, CIC preferred, 1+ bedside clinical practice, and experience in infection control; you will develop education, conduct audits, and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and QA