Infection Prevention Coordinator

The Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the organization’s infection prevention and control program. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and promotes evidence-based practices to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) across the organization.

Under the supervision of the Director of Quality and Risk Management and in collaboration with the Infectious Disease Physician, is responsible for development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Infection Control Program throughout Sturdy Health in accordance with, DNV, CDC, CMS, OSHA and other state and nationally organized agencies infection control requirements and recommendations.

• Bachelor of Science in nursing, medical technology, or other healthcare field required.
• Master’s degree in Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology or other related healthcare field preferred.
• Participates in continuing educational activities at the department, state, and national levels to promote personal growth and maintain a current knowledge base commensurate with latest research and scholarly knowledge.

• Professional Licensure in related field, (RN, MT, etc) must be maintained if applicable.
• Certification in Infection Control (C.I.C.) preferred upon hire but must be achieved within two years of hire.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience is preferred.
• Experience in infection prevention or infection control related activities required.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles, epidemiology, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop action plans.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to educate and influence staff at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, Microsoft office programs, and data reporting tools.

• Experience supporting DNV CMS, and state regulatory surveys
• Familiarity with NHSN reporting and other infection surveillance systems
• Experience participating in outbreak investigations and root cause analyses
• Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship principles
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret surveillance and clinical data
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to influence without authority
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Strong written communication skills for policy development and regulatory reporting
• Demonstrated judgment, discretion, and professionalism

• Develops, implements, and maintains the hospital-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Conducts active surveillance and reporting of HAIs, communicable diseases, and epidemiologically significant organisms (e.g., MDROs,
  
  C. difficile, SSIs, CLABSIs, CAUTIs).
• Investigates suspected or confirmed infection outbreaks; leads root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyzes infection data, identifies trends, and prepares reports for Quality, Medical Executive, Infection Control, and Performance Improvement Committees.
• Provides real-time consultation to clinical leadership, physicians, nursing staff, EVS, and ancillary departments regarding infection prevention practices.
• Oversees compliance with isolation precautions, hand hygiene, PPE use, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and environmental cleaning standards.
• Reviews, develops, and updates infection prevention policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory and evidence-based standards.
• Supports regulatory surveys and audits (DNV, DPH, CMS), including preparation, on-site support, and corrective action planning.
• Collaborates with Employee Health on exposure management, immunization compliance, and communicable disease follow-up.
• Participates in emergency preparedness and response activities related to infectious disease events and public health emergencies.
• Educates hospital staff, providers, patients, and visitors on infection prevention policies and best practices.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.

Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the…