Ohio Licensed Infection Preventionist

Job Summary

To support infection control efforts, the full-time Ohio Licensed Infection Preventionist will manage Infection Prevention and Control activities, ensuring compliance with standards and reducing hospital-associated infections while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Conducts surveillance and analysis of infection trends, utilizing epidemiologic principles and statistical methods
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to identify infection prevention issues and implement sound interventions
• Serves as an educational resource for healthcare providers and the public, enhancing awareness of infection prevention measures

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a healthcare-related field (required)
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 3 years of hire (required)
• Completion of advanced education in Infection Prevention at the time of hire (preferred)
• 2 years of experience in direct patient care or a related healthcare field (preferred)
• Experience in infection control/prevention (preferred)