Senior Infection Prevention & Control Leader

Jupiter Med; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County seeks an experienced Infection Preventionist to lead our hospital-wide infection prevention and control program. You will apply clinical expertise to risk assessment, surveillance, outbreak investigation, and prevention strategies across all programs.

You will collaborate with leadership, frontline staff, and community partners, ensuring compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, TJC, and state guidelines while fostering a culture of safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Florida license active in the state.
• Minimum 5 years in Infection Prevention in a hospital setting.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of Jupiter Medical Center's Infection Prevention and Control program across all departments.
• Perform infection risk assessments, surveillance analyses, outbreak investigations, and prevention measures.
• Develop, implement, and update policies, education, and training; monitor adherence and effectiveness through rounds and audits.
• Collaborate with JMC Leadership, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to comply with CDC, DOH, CMS, OSHA, TJC, and Florida regulations.
• Maintain patient and staff safety by promoting evidence-based best practices and continuous improvement.

Education

Florida license

5 years Infection Prevention experience

5 years clinical experience

CIC certification

Job description

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County seeks an experienced Infection Preventionist to lead our hospital-wide infection prevention and control program. You will apply clinical expertise to risk assessment, surveillance, outbreak investigation, and prevention strategies across all programs.

You will collaborate with leadership, frontline staff, and community partners, ensuring compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, TJC, and state guidelines while fostering a culture of safety and continuous