Infection Preventionist

Infection Preventionist

Join Encompass Health as an Infection Preventionist. This role requires deep commitment to patient safety and will place you in a pivotal position to prevent and control infections, collaborating closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices.

As an Infection Preventionist you will:

• Direct the managerial functions of our Infection Control Program

• Ensure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines

• Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors and variances

• Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection control guidelines and standards

• Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital‑acquired infections

• Educate staff on infection control protocols

• Serve as a knowledgeable and available resource on infection control practices and policies

• Develop and maintain infection control standards meeting regulatory guidelines

• Current license or certification as a medical technologist, clinical laboratory scientist, physician, or registered nurse
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in a related field
• Preferred: CIC Certification, experience in hospital infection control practice, and training in infection control or epidemiology
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and nights as needed

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full‑time and part‑time employees and their families
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what’s right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post‑acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing.

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

We’re eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!