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A24Group

Travel Infection Prevention Nurse

Rochester, NH · On-site

$58 - $65/hr

Travel Infection Prevention Nurse Contract | Rochester, NH 03867 | Days Shift Job Title Travel ... Infection Preventionist and Nurse Educator -- prior experience in both functions preferred • ...

Whitecap

RN - Infection Control Preventionist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$82K - $109K/yr

WCS Healthcare is currently seeking a RN for a contract assignment at a Prestigious Skilled Nursing Facility in Manhattan, NY. Compensation : $ 47 Job ID : 45469 Job Function: * Day Shift/ * 8:30am ...

Whitecap

RN - Infection Control Preventionist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$82K - $109K/yr

WCS Healthcare is currently seeking a RN for a contract assignment at a Prestigious Skilled Nursing Facility in Manhattan, NY. Compensation : $ 45 Job ID : 45208 Job Function: * Day Shift/ * 8:30am ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract infection preventionist in the United States is $47.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.78 and $55.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Contract Infection Preventionist is a temporary or short-term healthcare professional responsible for preventing and controlling infections in medical settings. They work with hospitals, clinics, and other facilities to implement infection prevention protocols, ensure regulatory compliance, and educate staff on best practices. Their role may involve conducting audits, analyzing infection data, and responding to outbreaks. Unlike full-time roles, contract positions offer flexibility and may vary in duration based on the facility’s needs.

What types of facilities do Contract Infection Preventionists typically work in, and how does the contract nature of the role affect daily responsibilities?

Contract Infection Preventionists often work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and sometimes rehabilitation centers. Because the role is contract-based, you may be expected to quickly assess facility needs, implement or improve infection prevention measures, and provide immediate support during outbreaks or regulatory inspections. Daily responsibilities can include conducting rounds, training staff, analyzing infection data, and ensuring compliance with local and federal guidelines. The contract nature often means you must adapt rapidly to new environments and collaborate effectively with different teams. This flexibility can provide diverse experience and help build a strong professional portfolio in infection prevention.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Infection Preventionist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Infection Preventionist, you need a background in epidemiology or healthcare, experience in infection control practices, and usually a relevant degree such as nursing or public health with CIC (Certification in Infection Control) preferred. Familiarity with infection surveillance software, electronic health records, and regulatory compliance systems is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to educate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams are key soft skills. These qualifications are essential to reducing infection risks, ensuring regulatory adherence, and promoting safe environments in healthcare settings.

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RN Infection Preventionist-Employee Health

RN Infection Preventionist-Employee Health

CHI St Francis Health

Breckenridge, MN • On-site

$29.44 - $43.79/hr

Other

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Where You'll Work
CHI St. Francis Health is a ministry serving the head of the Red River basin, located in Breckenridge Minnesota, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls in 1899. St. Francis is an organization that provides a full continuum of health care services. We promote health, healing and community through works of care and compassion. We are committed to a holistic healing ministry and a quality management philosophy using the St. Francis Core Values for its foundation. Our team members and medical staff take pride in providing innovative and high-quality service in a healing environment. St. Francis Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, a national health care ministry that shares the following mission, vision, and values.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Collaborates with the department leader in all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education which are intended to ensure that the facility's patients, personnel, and visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases and infection within the facility's environment as identified in the core competency model by the Association for Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for assisting the department to ensure compliance with Hospital Accreditation Standards, State and CMS regulations, and for the daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department. Identifies and implements updates to the Infection Prevention Program when new regulations and/or professional guidelines are published. Serves as the content expert in all infection prevention matters in support of clinical staff, performance improvement teams and hospital committees.
Performs assessments from an infection prevention perspective and recommends appropriate action within scope of responsibility to ensure safe and quality patient care. Performs, coordinates and directs the process of surveillance to identify healthcare acquired infections and other adverse outcomes to ensure safe patient care. Rounds in assigned inpatient units, outpatient areas, perioperative areas, and ancillary departments regularly and on an as needed basis for evaluating compliance with infection prevention practices, policies and regulatory agency requirements.
Assists the department leader with ongoing assessment and development of programs, policies and procedures, and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of employees, volunteers, contract workers, independent contractors, physicians, registry workers, and students in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies.
Oversees and monitors the clinical work of staff. Identifies competency and training needs. Coordinates and oversees training. Utilizes senior area staff to assist with training and provides clinical expertise.
Acquires and maintains current knowledge of infection prevention professional society guidelines, best practices and regulatory requirements as demonstrated by attending infection prevention conferences and workshops, reviewing current infection prevention literature, guidelines and national standard and networking with Health System and external Infection Prevention Specialists.
Sign On Bonus: $20,000
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree with a focus on epidemiology or an Associate degree in a healthcare-related field with three (3) years of healthcare-related experience.
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during the first two (2) years of hire.
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