Senior Infection Preventionist — Lead Outbreak Prevention

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Alabama seeks a Senior Infection Preventionist to coordinate hospital-wide infection prevention efforts, administer NHSN data, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with clinical and support teams to implement evidence-based practices and lead policy development.

The position focuses on surveillance, outbreak support, antibiotic stewardship, and staff education, with a day shift and full-time commitment in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Public Health with epidemiology focus or Microbiology.
• Current nursing license or equivalent degree.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control or plan to obtain within two years.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze pathogen reports and infection statistics; recommend control measures.
• Apply NHSN definitions; collect, analyze NHSN data; submit required reports.
• Serve as NHSN administrator for the facility; report data to regulators as required.
• Lead annual infection prevention plan, report, and risk assessment.
• Promote continuous performance improvement and evidence-based practices.
• Conduct on-site infection control assessments; provide feedback reports.
• Guide cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization per guidelines.
• Consult on outbreaks; support units during outbreaks or clusters.
• Provide ongoing education; orient new staff; develop rounding tools.
• Support antibiotic stewardship; track infections and antibiotic use; report results.
• Ensure hand hygiene and isolation compliance; update policies with committees.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Advanced computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Public Health with Epidemiologist focus

Microbiology

Tools

NHSN

Job description

Southeast Health in Alabama seeks a Senior Infection Preventionist to coordinate hospital-wide infection prevention efforts, administer NHSN data, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with clinical and support teams to implement evidence-based practices and lead policy development.

The position focuses on surveillance, outbreak support, antibiotic stewardship, and staff education, with a day shift and full-time commitment in a healthcare setting.