RN - Infection Preventionist- Full Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Infection Preventionist role (Full Time).

You will review collected data, prepare reports and plans to prevent the spread of infection, interpret CDC definitions for healthcare-associated vs community infections, and serve as a consultant on surveillance, education, and regulatory compliance within the hospital.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• Valid RN license.
• Preferred: Certification by the board of infection control.

Responsibilities

• Collects and compiles infection and best practice compliance data and reports appropriately.
• Enters data into TheraDoc and national healthcare safety network.
• Reviews discharge and admission patient data on infections and notifies accordingly.
• Manages isolation, care and reporting of the TB patient with clinical staff and the department of health.
• Serves as ICP consultant for construction projects.
• Reviews microbiology reports and discusses unfamiliar organisms with the manager or director.
• Integrates IC surveillance systems within the framework of the hospital infection prevention program.
• Reviews autopsy reports for infection detected post mortem and reports appropriately.
• Reports to employee health and helps to monitor employee exposures to communicable diseases.

Skills

Infection control

Nursing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license

Job description

Job Requisition ID: R00050943

Job Category: Nursing

Organization: Infection Prevention

Location/s: Main Campus Jackson

Job Title: RN - Infection Preventionist- Full Time

Job Summary

To review collected data and to prepare a variety of reports and/or plans directed at preventing the spread of infection to patients, visitors and staff.

To provide infection preventionist with interpretations of CDC definitions in relation to health care associated vs community acquired infections.

To serve as consultant to staff with regard to mock TJC surveys, best practice for procedures, compliance with all regulatory guidelines and to provide infection prevention education.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required: Two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: Valid RN license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification by the board of infection control.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Analytical skills.
• Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation, team metrics and the ability to interact with clinicians, physicians and upper level management in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of adult education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and compiles infection and best practice compliance data and reports appropriately.
• Enters data into TheraDoc and national healthcare safety network.
• Reviews discharge and admission patient data on infections and notifies accordingly.
• Manages isolation, care and reporting of the TB patient with clinical staff and the department of health.
• Serves as ICP consultant for construction projects.
• Reviews microbiology reports and discusses unfamiliar organisms with the manager or director.
• Integrates IC surveillance systems within the framework of the hospital infection prevention program.
• Reviews autopsy reports for infection detected post mortem and reports appropriately.
• Reports to employee health and helps to monitor employee exposures to communicable diseases.
• Reports finding of infection prevention department mock surveys and relates to performance improvement.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional travelling to offsite locations, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation / Job Exempt

Yes

Pay Class

Salary

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date: 08/26/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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