Infection Preventionist, Infection Control, Day Shift

Job overview

The Infection Preventionist, Infection Control, Day Shift role is onsite in Augusta, GA, full-time on a day shift. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Wellstar’s Hospital Infection Prevention Program and its mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person served. The Infection Preventionist conducts surveillance, investigations, data analysis and interpretation, consultation, and education to support infection prevention and control. The work helps improve patient outcomes across assigned clinical areas, and the position serves as the Infection Prevention Officer.

What you'll do

• Conduct infection prevention and control surveillance and investigations
• analyze and interpret data
• provide consultation and education
• support the Hospital Infection Prevention Program and patient outcomes in assigned clinical areas
• serve as the Infection Prevention Officer.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

infection preventionist

infection control

augusta ga

wellstar health systems

full-time

day shift

hospital infection prevention program

surveillance

data analysis

patient outcomes

bls certification

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree in nursing or a healthcare-related field and at least two years of nursing or acute-care experience are listed; additional relevant experience or specialized training may substitute for minimum education. Three or more years of infection prevention experience is highly preferred.

About the employer

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.