Infection Prevention Specialist II

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing infection prevention and control processes across the enterprise. Develops and implements systems to monitor infection risks and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Conducts surveillance, analyzes data, and reports healthcare-acquired infections to support patient and staff safety. Educates team members, develops policies, and leads process improvement initiatives to minimize infection risks. Collaborates with internal and external partners to maintain scientific quality and regulatory compliance in all infection prevention activities.

Essential Functions

• Conducts ongoing surveillance, investigation, and documentation of hospital-acquired and nosocomial infections using CDC criteria.

• Collects, analyzes, trends, and reports infection control data to stakeholders and leadership.

• Leads and participates in investigations of infection outbreaks and collaborates with public health authorities.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates infection prevention programs, plans, and policies.

• Assesses and monitors environmental controls through rounds and high-risk area surveillance.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards for infection prevention and reporting.

• Educates and trains staff, leadership, and committees on infection prevention strategies and best practices.

• Serves as a subject matter expert and liaison for infection prevention across multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.

• Prepares and presents infection control reports, agendas, and educational materials for committees and teams.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, or a related field

Master’s degree in nursing is preferred

Experience Requirement

2-3 years of experience in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Current active licensure as a Registered Nurse or relevant clinical professional license based on educational degree

Certified Infection Control (CIC) certification preferred

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk or injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Nursing Administration

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

222 Medical Circle

City, State:

Morehead, Kentucky