Infection Preventionist

Our promise to you:

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Benefits from Day One:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 2000 FOWLER GROVE BLVD

City: WINTER GARDEN

State: Florida

Postal Code: 34787

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Monday to Friday, with on-call rotation.

Location: Advent Health Winter Garden

• Leverages technology for surveillance and reporting, ensuring data integrity and timely submission to applicable regulatory systems.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external partners including public health officials, healthcare coalitions, and vendors to enhance infection prevention outcomes.
• Advocates for evidence-based practices, maintaining adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in research and quality improvement initiatives, differentiating between QI and research, and disseminating results through education and consultation.
• Contributes to product evaluation and cost-effectiveness initiatives, supporting organizational goals through informed decision-making and business case development.
• Leads the implementation and continuous improvement of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program, aligning initiatives with organizational quality and safety goals.
• Monitors compliance with IPC standards and conducts surveillance using epidemiologic principles and statistical tools to detect disease trends, clusters, and outbreaks.

• Ability to work with and maintain the confidentiality of data and information
• Self-management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to implement evidence-based guidelines
• Conflict management and negotiation skills
• Application of program and project management skills
• Data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation skills
• Ability to use and leverage a variety of computer programs, software applications, and information and diagnostic technologies
• Understands role of consultant to provide resources and support

• Associate [Required]
• Bachelor's [Preferred]

• Health science, healthcare delivery, public health, laboratory science, or related field. Advanced degree/ internship could be considered in lieu of experience.

• 2+ in clinical setting, infection control or public health. [Required]
• Hospital-based or Operating Room IP experience required

• Infection Control Certification (CIC) [Preferred]
• Registered Nurse Preferred

Physical Requirements:

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Physical Requirements -

$66,268.80 - $

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.