Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Address: 40100 HWY 27
City: DAVENPORT
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33837
Job Description: - Conducts advanced surveillance, epidemiologic analysis, and risk assessments to detect infection trends, outbreaks, and process gaps.
- Utilizes data analytics, statistics, and visualization tools to communicate findings and support data-driven decisions.
- Demonstrates financial acumen by contributing to IPC-related business cases and product evaluations.
- Participates in and leads research, quality improvement, and scholarly dissemination activities, including publications, presentations, and protocol development.
- Provides direct supervision and development of Infection Preventionist(s) at the facility level.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates IPC programs, aligning goals with organizational priorities and emerging infectious threats.
- Provides expert consultation and mentorship to infection preventionists and interdisciplinary teams across the care continuum.
- Designs and delivers innovative IPC education tailored to diverse audiences and learning styles.
- Leads development and implementation of process assessments, action plans, and diagnostic stewardship systems to mitigate infection risks.
- Oversees compliance with infection control protocols, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization standards, ensuring regulatory and accreditation alignment.
- Collaborates on antimicrobial and diagnostic stewardship initiatives using surveillance data, antibiograms, and usage metrics.
- Monitors, validates, and optimizes surveillance technology and reporting systems to support strategic planning and accurate data collection.
- Serves as IPC subject matter expert on performance improvement teams using quality improvement methodologies and standard indicators.
- Advocates for safe practices, ethical standards, and accountability in alignment with APIC's Professional Practice Standards.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Analytical skills [Required]
- Strong problem-solving skills [Required]
- Team building and collaboration abilities [Required]
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team [Required]
- Ability to work with and maintain the confidentiality of data and information [Required]
- Self-management, prioritization, and organizational skills [Required]
- Strong verbal and written communication skills [Required]
- Ability to implement evidence-based guidelines [Required]
- Program and project management [Required]
- Ability to develop talent [Required]
- Conflict management and negotiation skills [Required]
- Application of program and project management skills [Required]
- Data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation skills [Required]
- Ability to use and leverage a variety of computer programs, software applications, and information and diagnostic technologies [Required]
- Understands role of consultant to provide resources and support [Required]
Education: - Bachelor's in health science, healthcare delivery, public health, laboratory science, or related field [Required]
- Master's [Preferred]
Work Experience: - 3+ experience in clinical setting, infection control or public health [Required]
- 3+ experience in infection control practice is essential. experience in hospital infection prevention with a minimum of three (3) years experience in acute/critical care and/or other infection prevention/epidemiology field. [Required]
- 3+ working knowledge of general hospital operations, osha, tjc and other state and federal regulatory requirements. [Required]
Licenses and Certifications: - Infection Control Certification (CIC) [Preferred]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677
Pay Range:$69,648.41 - $129,533.19
