Job DescriptionThe
Senior Infection Preventionist serves as a key clinical and operational partner at Methodist Hospital, leading infection prevention initiatives that promote patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes across the organization. This role will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary stakeholders, mentor and support fellow Infection Preventionists, lead complex projects, and provide subject matter expertise related to infection prevention best practices. The ideal candidate brings strong infection prevention experience, CIC certification, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to work independently while driving system-wide initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. A nursing or clinical background is highly valued, along with a passion for collaboration, education, and advancing a culture of safety and quality.
Minimum Candidate Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree is required.
- Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- 3 plus years of infection prevention experience is preferred.
- Requires Certification in Infection Prevention (CIC).
- Completion of a Mentorship course is required within the first year of hire.
- Requires knowledge of infectious disease, epidemiology, asepsis and immunology, medical procedures, and medical and environmental microbiology.
- Requires advanced knowledge of local, state, and national regulations and standards and their impact on infection control.
Core Competencies- Leads facility-based multidisciplinary teams in conducting targeted infection surveillance activities, including the investigation and response to outbreaks affecting patients and personnel.
- Recommends and educates on appropriate preventative measures to mitigate infection risks and actively participates or co-leads in system-level initiatives aimed at improving infection prevention practices across the organization.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards and serves as a knowledgeable resource for less experienced colleagues, including onboarding of new Infection Preventionists.
- Communicates professionally with diverse stakeholders, including clinical staff, administrators, and external partners, to guide evidence-based decision-making and uphold the highest standards of infection prevention.
About the TeamIndiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.
