RN Infection Prevention

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 51,274 - 79,487; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

RN Loan Repayment

Shift differentials

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Dependent Child Tuition Assistance

Tuition assistance - Up to $5250 annually

403(b) Savings Plan with matching

Affordable Healthcare options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Clinical Ladder

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare provider in St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking a dedicated RN Infection Prevention Specialist. This role involves ensuring effective infection prevention practices, monitoring infection trends, and collaborating with healthcare staff. Qualified candidates should have a nursing degree, a Florida RN license, and relevant experience. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $37.22 to $57.70 per hour and various benefits including tuition assistance and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) Required. Florida State or Compact License required.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 3 years of hire into the position.
• 5 years of work experience in a related field (e.g., Nursing).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe infection prevention and control practices across settings.
• Monitor infection trends and conduct surveillance of hospital-acquired infections.
• Collaborate with staff, patients, and leadership on infection control initiatives.

Skills

Infection Control

Surveillance

Data Analysis

Education

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) License in Florida

Job description

Requisition #:664209
Location: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Category: Nursing
Schedule: Day Shift
Employment Type: Full Time

When your child needs care, our compassionate team has years of experience in meeting the medical needs of children of all ages.

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is a premiere clinical and academic health system, providing expert pediatric care for infants, children and teens with some of the most challenging medical problems. We are the #1 Children's Hospital in Florida and nationally ranked in specialties that include Cardiology, Endocrinology and more!

The RN Infection Prevention Specialist ensures safe infection prevention and control practices across hospital and ambulatory settings. This role monitors infection trends, conducts surveillance of hospital‑acquired infections, and analyzes data to identify risks and implement prevention strategies. The nurse collaborates with staff, patients, and leadership to provide education, support infection control initiatives, and guide safe practices for specialized populations, equipment, and environments. Responsibilities also include supporting the Infection Control Committee, leading quality improvement efforts, reporting to regulatory agencies, and conducting infection control rounds to maintain the safety of patients, families, and staff.

Shifts: 40 hours per week (Days)

Work location: St. Petersburg, Florida

Benefits For You And Your Family

• Relocation Assistance - Receive monetary assistance if greater than 50 miles away
• RN Loan Repayment
• Shift differentials for nights, weekends, holidays & floating!
• Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Dependent Child Tuition Assistance
• Tuition assistance - Up to $5250 annually
• 403(b) Savings Plan with matching
• Affordable Healthcare options
• 7 paid holidays each year
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Clinical Ladder
• …and more

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited School of Nursing required
• Registered Nurse (RN) Required. Florida State or Compact License required
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 3 years of hire into the position
• 5 years of work experience in a related field (e.g., Nursing)
• Current licensure in the State of Florida as a registered nurse

Salary Range: Minimum $37.22/hour - Maximum $57.70/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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