Infection Prevention​/Hospital Educator

Infection Preventionist / Hospital Educator

Encompass Health, the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation provider, invites a dedicated healthcare professional to spearhead Infection Prevention and Education initiatives, ensuring patient safety and quality of care.

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Recognized for your Skills

Are you a healthcare professional deeply committed to patient safety? In this pivotal role you will lead efforts to prevent and control infections, collaborating closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices. This is an opportunity to build a fulfilling career close to home and in a supportive environment.

• Direct the managerial functions of the Infection Control Program.
• Assure 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.
• Assist in coordination of clinical rotations and student orientation packet completion.
• Train staff in new hire orientation (departmental) and assist in general hospital orientation.
• Assist with projects and audits.
• Assist staff training in QI certification and other required training.
• Coordinate preceptor program.

• CPR certification required.
• Current license or certification applicable to a health-related field.
• Completed post‑secondary education in a health‑related field (medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology).
• Previous experience as an educator preferred.
• Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in the field of practice.
• If Registered Nurse, CRRN certification preferred.
• Experience in hospital infection control practice preferred.

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 growing!

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Hospitals and Health Care

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.