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Encompass Health

Location:
United States, Winston Salem

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

72841.60 - 129500.80 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Join Encompass Health, the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation provider, as an Infection Preventionist, where your expertise will help ensure our patients receive the highest standards of care. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts to prevent and control infections, collaborating closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices.

Job Responsibility:

Direct the managerial functions of our 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
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

Requirements:

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
1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice
Training in infection control and/or epidemiology
Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology
Effective communication skills in both written and verbal forms
Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities
Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights as needed

Nice to have:

CIC Certification
experience in hospital infection control practice

What we offer:

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families
Generous paid time off that accrues over time
Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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