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Infection Preventionist
Salary Range: $78,000 $97,000 annually (DOE)

Requirements to Apply

• Minimum 2 3+ years of Infection Prevention experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Demonstrated Joint Commission survey readiness and regulatory compliance experience
• Strong working knowledge of NHSN reporting, state reporting, surveillance, and outbreak investigation
• Experience with infection surveillance, validations, incident reporting, and contact tracing
• Ability to work independently as the sole Infection Prevention professional
• Strong communication skills with the ability to hold staff and providers accountable
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed

Preferred:

• CIC certification
• Clinical background (RN strongly preferred)
• Experience chairing Infection Control or Quality-related committees
• Prior experience in community or smaller hospital environments

Infection Preventionist Job in Florida s Space Coast $78K $97K High-Impact, Autonomous Role Supporting Joint Commission Readiness

Job Overview
This is a critical, Joint Commission required Infection Prevention role within a 208-bed community hospital serving Florida s Space Coast. The organization is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention professional who can step in immediately and operate with confidence and autonomy.

This position supports the facility as the sole Infection Preventionist, making experience and readiness essential. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, building strong relationships across nursing, medical staff, and ancillary departments, and serving as a trusted subject matter expert for infection surveillance, regulatory reporting, and compliance.

What You ll Do

• Serve as the hospital s primary Infection Prevention expert and resource
• Ensure continuous Joint Commission readiness, including surveys and tracers
• Lead infection surveillance, validations, incident reporting, and outbreak response
• Own NHSN reporting, state reporting, contact tracing, and investigations
• Chair the Infection Control Committee (agenda development, facilitation, and minutes)
• Participate in the Quality Management Committee
• Co-chair the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee in partnership with Pharmacy
• Oversee high-level disinfection practices across the organization
• Participate in ICRA reviews, construction, and life safety planning from an infection control perspective
• Support rounding, education, compliance monitoring, and practice change initiatives
• Build collaborative relationships with nursing leadership, physicians, and ancillary teams

What Are the Benefits?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Permanent, full-time position with professional autonomy
• Supportive, relationship-driven leadership culture
• Flexible weekday schedule (generally Monday Friday, daytime hours)
• Potential sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance (case-by-case approval)
• Strong opportunity for professional growth within a small, adaptable organization

Where?
Located along Florida s Space Coast, this opportunity offers a unique blend of meaningful work and exceptional lifestyle. The region is known for its coastal beauty, close-knit communities, and access to outdoor recreation including beaches, nature preserves, and year-round sunshine. Professionals are drawn to the area for its lower cost of living compared to maj