Schedule: Full time
Shift:Day (United States of America)
Address:1500 SW 1ST AVE
City:OCALA
State:Florida
Postal Code:34471
Job Description:Schedule Monday-Friday 8a-5p
- Leads the implementation and continuous improvement of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program, aligning initiatives with organizational quality and safety goals.
- Monitors compliance with IPC standards and conducts surveillance using epidemiologic principles and statistical tools to detect disease trends, clusters, and outbreaks.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of infection surveillance systems and modifies plans based on outcome data and benchmarking.
- Conducts facility rounding, audits, and IPC assessments, identifying gaps in cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and providing actionable feedback.
- Develops and delivers IPC education programs customized to the audience's needs, improving staff competency and compliance.
- Provides subject matter expertise for interdisciplinary teams, driving quality improvement and risk mitigation strategies through data analysis.
- Performs detailed risk assessments, develops measurable action plans, and contributes to performance improvement activities.
- Collaborates with internal teams and external partners including public health officials, healthcare coalitions, and vendors to enhance infection prevention outcomes.
- Leverages technology for surveillance and reporting, ensuring data integrity and timely submission to applicable regulatory systems.
- Collaborates with internal teams on antimicrobial stewardship programs.
- Participates in research and quality improvement initiatives, differentiating between QI and research, and disseminating results through education and consultation.
- Advocates for evidence-based practices, maintaining adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
- Contributes to product evaluation and cost-effectiveness initiatives, supporting organizational goals through informed decision-making and business case development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Infection control practices
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Computer literacy - database management
Education: - Associate's of Nursing [Required]
- Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
Work Experience: - 3+ years in a bedside acute care setting [Required]
- 1+ infection control practitioner experience [Preferred]
Licenses and Certifications: - Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
- Infection Control Certification (CIC) [Preferred]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2
Pay Range:$68,806.40 - $120,723.20
Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)Certain positions are subject to
Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the
Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
