Preventionist, Infection Prevention System, Full-Time, Days, Baptist Jacksonville

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist to join our Infection Prevention team on a full-time, in-person day shift. The role emphasizes protecting patients, staff, and the community by reducing healthcare-associated infections through evidence-based practices.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in infection prevention or related fields, with CIC certification to be obtained within 2 years.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Infection Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related healthcare experience.
• CIC certification required within 2 years of hire.
• RN, MSN, or MPH degrees preferred depending on role and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate the Infection Prevention and Control Program, including planning, reporting, and action planning.
• Conduct surveillance and analysis of healthcare-associated infections using hospital epidemiology principles.
• Monitor and interpret microbiology data to identify trends and recommend prevention measures.
• Investigate outbreaks and help implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Employee Health to support workforce safety and infection prevention initiatives.
• Develop and deliver IPC education and training for healthcare teams.
• Participate in IPC, Patient Safety, and multidisciplinary committees to support QI initiatives.
• Develop IPC policies in line with CDC, TJC, and state requirements.

Skills

Infection prevention

Epidemiology

Public Health

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Registered Nurse (RN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Master of Public Health (MPH) (Epidemiology)

Certified in Infection Control (CIC)

Job description

About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Health is hiring an Infection Preventionist to join our Infection Prevention team at Baptist Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time, in-person day shift opportunity.

The Infection Prevention team plays a vital role in protecting patients, team members, and the community by reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections and promoting a culture of safety. This role is ideal for an experienced Infection Preventionist, Epidemiologist, or healthcare professional with a strong background in infection prevention, surveillance, and regulatory compliance who is passionate about improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Infection Preventionist Job Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate the Infection Prevention and Control Program, including strategic planning, reporting, and action planning
• Conduct surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections using hospital epidemiology principles
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret microbiology and bacteriology reports to identify trends and recommend appropriate infection prevention measures
• Investigate outbreaks, clusters of infections, and other infection prevention concerns to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Partner with Employee Health to support workforce safety and infection prevention initiatives
• Develop and deliver infection prevention education and training for healthcare team members
• Participate in Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, and multidisciplinary committees to support quality improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain infection prevention policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Joint Commission (TJC), and state public health agencies
• Support organizational initiatives to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve patient safety outcomes

Infection Preventionist Experience

• 3–5 years of Infection Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related healthcare experience
• Previous experience as an Infection Preventionist or Hospital Epidemiologist (preferred)
• Experience with healthcare surveillance systems, infection prevention regulations, and quality improvement initiatives (preferred)

Infection Preventionist Education & Credential Requirements

• Associate Degree (required)
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Registered Nurse (RN) (preferred)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (preferred)
• Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Epidemiology (preferred)
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (required within 2 years of hire)

The role demonstrates knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) through certification and applies their knowledge and experience to guide practice while learning more advanced concepts. The position is responsible for collaborating to develop, implement and sustain effective IPC strategies. Leadership: Implements and monitors IPC program and practices. Collaborates to align IPC program goals with organizational goals. Provides mentorship to IPs and seeks mentorship from experienced IPs. Infection Prevention & Control Operations: Applies epidemiologic principles and uses appropriate benchmarks. Evaluates the significance of surveillance and investigational findings to make recommendations for improvement. Evaluates the effectiveness of surveillance plans and modifies as necessary. Creates education program(s) to meet the needs and learning styles of the audience. Conducts IPC assessments and/or rounding and communicates findings and recommendations. Infection Prevention & Control Informatics: Uses technology to identify disease and illness trends. Validates systems to ensure accurate data. Utilizes applicable reporting systems as required. Performs data management, analysis, and visualization.

Certification note: CIC and a-IPC certification will be required within 2 years of hire

Primary Location:

Downtown - Main Building 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America