Infection Preventionist - Safeguard Patients & Community

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Mission Hill in Missouri seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead the organization’s infection prevention and control program, including surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, examining environmental issues, and guiding education that promotes evidence-based practices across the system.

The role collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to ensure regulatory compliance, drive quality outcomes, and support continuous improvement in patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs annual infection control risk assessment and surveillance plan.
• Plans and facilitates the monthly Infection Control Committee (ICC) meeting at respective ministry.
• Collaborates in the development and delivery of educational programs related to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
• Reports infection surveillance, prevention and control information to local, state and federal public health authorities.
• Participates on committees as a subject matter expert (e.g., product value analysis, environment of care, emergency preparedness).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

Job description

SSM Health Mission Hill in Missouri seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead the organization’s infection prevention and control program, including surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, examining environmental issues, and guiding education that promotes evidence-based practices across the system.

The role collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to ensure regulatory compliance, drive quality outcomes, and support continuous improvement in patient safety.