Infection Preventionist III (IP) - Infection Prevention Control

Job Description

Position Summary

The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the Infection Prevention and Control Program, developed to control the spread of infections and/or outbreaks.

As an Infection Preventionist, you will:

• Track and monitor transmissible diseases and notify local, state and federal authorities about reportable diseases as required.
• Perform infection surveillance, maintain NHSN reporting, and analyze data to identify trends.
• Review patient cases and provide recommendations to reduce infection risks.
• Monitor hand hygiene and infection control practices; provide education as needed.
• Develop, update, and ensure compliance with infection prevention policies and regulatory standards.
• Conduct environmental rounds and infection control risk assessments, including for construction projects.
• Report communicable diseases to public health agencies as required.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, participate in quality initiatives, and support action plans to reduce HAIs.
• Serve as a resource for infection prevention practices and support staff education.

Minimum Requirements

• Master degree in applicable field or higher is required.
  
• 5 years or more experience in healthcare field
  
• Certification in Infection Control preferred, required within 3 years & maintained thereafter.

Pay Range

• $75,857.60 - $110,567.60 (annually)

Other Information

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)
• Availability to work remote one day per week as schedule permits
• Required to work occasional On-Call
• Career Level Availabilities / Growth Opportunities
• Great Benefits
• Relocation / Sign-On Bonus Availabilities

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ECU Health

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Childrens Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.