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Los Palos Post-Acute Care Center

The Infection Preventionist - LVN or RN is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct our infection control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local ...

Deaconess

Infection Preventionist

Henderson, KY · On-site

$28.71 - $40.19/hr

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for executing the hospital infection surveillance, prevention, and control activities and practices by conducting activities and actions known to be ...

Massgeneralbrigham

Infection Preventionist

Brighton, MA

$96K - $140K/yr

The Infection Preventionist, reporting to the MGB Sr. Manager of Infection Control, RIBH, must have knowledge and experience in infection prevention and control principles and practice, the ability ...

Harborview Rome

RN - Infection Preventionist

Rome, GA

$37 - $40/hr

RN - Infection Preventionist Top pay and benefits! Who we are As a faith-based organization, our mission is simple but powerful: to care for the caregiver so they can in turn care for our residents.

CATALINA CARE CENTER LLC

$36 - $40/hr

Infection Preventionist Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Infection Preventionist to join our team at CATALINA CARE CENTER LLC, a 80-bed skilled nursing facility located in ...

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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for infection preventionist job 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.

What is the difference between Infection Preventionist Job vs Infection Control Nurse?

AspectInfection Preventionist JobInfection Control Nurse
CertificationsCPH, CIC (preferred)RN license, CIC (preferred)
Work EnvironmentPublic health, healthcare facilities, clinicsHospitals, healthcare settings, clinics
Employer & IndustryPublic health agencies, hospitals, long-term careHospitals, healthcare organizations

Infection Preventionists and Infection Control Nurses both focus on preventing infections within healthcare settings. While Infection Preventionists often work in public health or long-term care environments and may hold certifications like CIC, Infection Control Nurses are registered nurses working primarily in hospitals with RN licensure. Both roles require similar certifications and aim to reduce infection risks, but their work settings and specific responsibilities can differ.

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Infographic showing various Infection Preventionist Job job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,408 per year, or $47.8 per hour.

Infection Preventionist

Mountain Health Network

Huntington, WV • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time Infection Preventionist with our Medical Affairs.

It is the role of the Infection Preventionist to develop and implement practices to improve patient care through infection surveillance and prevention activities. Surveillance activities will be based on culture results, trends in the literature and community, and issues identified within the hospital. Prevention activities shall be designed to prevent the spread of organisms in the Cabell Huntington Hospital facilities to patients, employees, medical staff members, service workers, volunteer students and visitors. The Infection Preventionist shall promote collaboration with the patient care team to ensure compliance with basic infection prevention principles.

  • Bachelor's degree required,Master's degree preferred.
  • WV RN License required.
  • Certification in Infection Control required (within 24 months of employment).
  • 2 to 5 Years of Nursing Experience required,5+ Years of Nursing Experience preferred.
  • 1 to 2 Years of Infection Prevention Experience required,2 to 5 Years of Position-Related Experience preferred.

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