Infection Preventionist Exempt

AdventHealth Palm Coast is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist at their facility on Memorial Medical Parkway in Palm Coast, Florida. ### What you'll do - Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program, aligning initiatives with organizational quality and safety goals - Conduct surveillance using epidemiologic principles and statistical tools to detect disease trends, clusters, and outbreaks - Perform facility rounding, audits, and IPC assessments; identify gaps in cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization and deliver actionable feedback - Develop and deliver IPC education programs tailored to varied audiences to improve staff competency and compliance - Collaborate with antimicrobial stewardship programs and interdisciplinary teams to drive quality improvement and risk mitigation - Leverage technology for surveillance and reporting, ensuring data integrity and timely submission to regulatory systems ### What we're looking for - Associate degree in health science, healthcare delivery, public health, laboratory science, or related field (required); Bachelor's degree preferred - Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinical setting, infection control, or public health - Infection Control Certification (CIC) preferred - Strong analytical, data collection, and report-writing skills - Ability to apply evidence-based guidelines and conduct detailed risk assessments - Effective collaboration and communication skills for working with internal teams and external partners including public health officials ### What's included - Compensation range: $65,623 – $122,055 annually - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance effective day one - Paid time off from day one - 403(b) retirement plan - 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave - Mental health resources, whole-person well-being programs, and pet benefits ### About the practice AdventHealth is a faith-based, not-for-profit health system operating hospitals and care sites across multiple states. The Palm Coast campus serves the Flagler County community with acute care services and a focus on whole-person health. The infection prevention team partners across clinical departments to maintain safety standards and reduce healthcare-associated infections.