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Ambition 24Hours Inc

Infection Prevention Nurse

Derry, NH · On-site

$5.4K - $6.3K/mo

Conduct surveillance activities and analyze infection data and trends. * Educate clinical staff on infection prevention practices and regulatory standards. * Perform infection control audits and ...

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Riverside Health System Non-Providers

$96K - $132K/yr

Overview Responsible for the integration of processes to include, coordination/management of infection prevention surveillance, data abstraction and analysis of data, leadership and regulatory ...

City of Hope

Director, Infection Prevention

Duarte, CA · On-site

$136K - $228K/yr

You will play a critical role in driving a culture of safety while leading surveillance, outbreak response, education initiatives, and system-wide infection prevention strategies. As a successful ...

Bayhealth

Infection Prevention Specialist

Dover, DE · On-site

Responsibilities: 1. Conducts surveillance activities in compliance with the current Infection Prevention Risk Analysis and departmental surveillance plan. 2. Integrates the Infection Prevention ...

State of Missouri

Infection Prevention

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Conduct ongoing surveillance of healthcare- associated infections (HAIs), analyze trends, report findings to leadership and regulatory bodies. Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention ...

Bayhealth

Infection Prevention Specialist

Dover, DE · On-site

Responsibilities: 1. Conducts surveillance activities in compliance with the current Infection Prevention Risk Analysis and departmental surveillance plan. 2. Integrates the Infection Prevention ...

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How much do surveillance infection prevention jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for surveillance infection prevention in the United States is $42.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.94 and $44.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Surveillance Infection Prevention professional typically collaborate with clinical staff to address infection risks?

Surveillance Infection Prevention professionals work closely with clinical staff by monitoring infection data, identifying trends, and providing timely feedback on infection control practices. They often conduct rounds, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and offer education on best practices to reduce infection risks. This collaboration ensures that frontline staff are aware of current infection prevention protocols and fosters a team approach to maintaining patient safety.

What is the difference between Surveillance Infection Prevention vs Infection Control Practitioner?

AspectSurveillance Infection PreventionInfection Control Practitioner
CertificationsCPH, CIC, or equivalentCPH, CIC, or equivalent
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, long-term care, healthcare settings
Primary FocusMonitoring infection data, identifying trendsImplementing infection prevention protocols
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare organizations, public health agenciesHospitals, healthcare systems, clinics

Surveillance Infection Prevention specialists focus on monitoring infection data and identifying trends to prevent outbreaks, while Infection Control Practitioners implement protocols to control and reduce infections. Both roles require similar certifications and work in healthcare settings, but their core responsibilities differ in focus and daily tasks.

What is a Surveillance Infection Prevention specialist?

A Surveillance Infection Prevention specialist is a healthcare professional responsible for monitoring, investigating, and analyzing infection data within healthcare settings to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. They collect and evaluate data on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), identify patterns or outbreaks, and work with clinical teams to implement effective infection control strategies. Their work is essential for maintaining patient safety, complying with regulatory requirements, and improving overall healthcare quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Surveillance Infection Prevention Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Surveillance Infection Prevention Specialist, you need a strong background in epidemiology, infection control principles, and typically a degree in nursing, microbiology, or public health, often accompanied by CIC (Certification in Infection Control) credentials. Familiarity with infection surveillance software, electronic health records (EHRs), and data analysis tools is essential. Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication skills help you interpret data and educate healthcare staff. These competencies are vital to accurately detect infection trends, implement prevention strategies, and ensure patient and staff safety within healthcare environments.
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Infographic showing various Surveillance Infection Prevention job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,084 per year, or $42.3 per hour.

Director Infection Prevention

720004 - HSQ-HS Infection Prevention

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Health System Infection Prevention provides recommendations, to enterprise leadership, for the design, execution, and sustained advancement of infection prevention and control across UT Southwestern Health System. This role reports to the Associate Vice President of Quality & Operational Excellence and is accountable for translating the Performance Excellence System and High Reliability principles into consistent, measurable, and reliable infection prevention practices across all sites of care. Serving as the system's subject matter expert in infection prevention, the Director leads a coordinated, system-wide approach to reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), mitigating transmission risk, and strengthening a culture of safety and accountability. This role ensures that strategy is operationalized through aligned systems, standard work, and disciplined execution, advancing UT Southwestern's mission, academic distinction, and commitment to exceptional patient care.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Microbiology, or related field required
  • Experience
    10 years of progressive experience in infection prevention, epidemiology, or quality improvement with a Bachelor's degree or
    7 years of progressive experience with a Master's degree
    5 years leading infection prevention or quality professionals
    Demonstrated success leading enterprise or system-level initiatives in complex, matrixed healthcare environments
Preferred
  • Education
    Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Microbiology, or related field required
  • Licenses and Certifications
    MT (ASCP) or M (ASCP)
    (CIC) Cert in Infection Control within 2 Years or
    (A-IPC) Associate Infection Prevention and Control within 2 Years
JOB DUTIES
  • Enterprise Infection Prevention Strategy & System Alignment
    • Recommend the development and execution of a comprehensive, system-wide infection prevention strategy aligned with the Performance Excellence System, High Reliability principles, and organizational priorities.
    • Establish and standardize enterprise policies, frameworks, and expectations for infection prevention across inpatient, ambulatory, and procedural settings.
    • Integrate infection prevention into the broader Performance Excellence System, ensuring alignment with quality, patient safety, workforce, and operational priorities.
    • Translate strategic priorities into clear execution pathways, enabling consistency across a complex, matrixed academic health system.
    • Partner with Quality & Operational Excellence leaders, entity leadership, and Infection Prevention teams to ensure alignment and disciplined execution of infection prevention priorities, driving consistency, reducing variation, and advancing system-wide performance.
  • Execution of the Performance Excellence System
    • Drive consistent application of the Performance Excellence System within infection prevention across all sites of care.
    • Assess system and entity performance to identify variation, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities related to HAIs and transmission prevention.
    • Recommend enterprise and entity-level initiatives that translate surveillance and learning into standard work, measurable outcomes, and sustained results.
    • Enable the spread and adoption of effective infection prevention practices and innovations across the health system.
  • System-Wide Performance Improvement & Monitoring
    • Establish and oversee a comprehensive, system-wide infection prevention performance monitoring structure aligned with the Balanced Scorecard.
    • Monitor and trend key infection metrics (e.g., CLABSI, CAUTI, SSI, C. difficile, respiratory infections), identifying variation and opportunities for targeted intervention.
    • Ensure performance data drives action, accountability, and sustained improvement at the entity and service line level.
    • Lead ongoing evaluation of interventions to ensure reliability and durability of outcomes.
  • Regulatory & Accreditation Oversight
    • Ensure system-wide compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including:
      • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance
      • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation
      • The Joint Commission standards
      • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
    • Maintain continuous system survey readiness, ensuring alignment of policies, practices, and documentation.
    • Oversee responses to regulatory citations, infection-related findings, and corrective action plans, ensuring timely and sustainable resolution.
  • Infection Prevention Operations, Surveillance & Standardization
    • Oversee the design and execution of comprehensive infection prevention programs to reduce healthcare-associated infections.
    • Establish standardized surveillance methodologies, definitions, and reporting processes, maintaining oversight as NHSN system administrator.
    • Ensure data accuracy, validation, and timely reporting of infection metrics.
    • Standardize and hardwire evidence-based practices (e.g., hand hygiene, isolation, device utilization, environmental cleaning) into daily management systems.
    • Align infection prevention plans with broader organizational performance improvement priorities.
  • Outbreak, Exposure & Emergency Preparedness Leadership
    • Recommend system-wide outbreak and exposure management, including consultation on high-risk or complex cases.
    • Serve as co-leader, with the Medical Director of Infection Prevention, of the Health System Infection Prevention & Epidemiology (HIEP) response, driving coordinated response efforts.
    • Recommend enterprise preparedness for emerging infectious diseases, pandemics, and surge scenarios.
    • Coordinate with public health authorities to ensure timely communication, reporting, and response alignment.
    • Ensure lessons learned are translated into standard work and system-level improvements.
  • IP Policy, Product Risk & Value Analysis Oversight
    • Oversee development, standardization, and governance of infection prevention policies, procedures, and documentation.
    • Conduct infection risk assessments for new products, equipment, and vendor proposals.
    • Review Instructions for Use (IFUs) and evaluate infection risk associated with new technologies.
    • Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to assess infection risks and mitigation strategies.
    • Participate in system Value Analysis and product standardization committees, ensuring alignment with evidence-based and regulatory requirements.
    • Monitor infection trends following product implementation to ensure safety and effectiveness.
  • Culture of Safety, Accountability & Organizational Influence
    • Promote a culture where infection prevention is a shared responsibility across all levels of leadership and frontline staff.
    • Integrate infection prevention into the broader quality, patient safety, and operational excellence infrastructure.
    • Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for infection risk, influencing system strategy and decision-making.
    • Reinforce that reliability in infection prevention is achieved through consistent systems, leadership behaviors, and disciplined execution.
  • Measurement, Governance & Executive Engagement
    • Define and steward enterprise infection prevention metrics, targets, and performance thresholds, aligned with the system Balanced Scorecard.
    • Provide executive leadership, governance committees, and boards with integrated insights on infection performance, trends, and risks.
    • Translate complex surveillance data into clear, actionable insights that drive decision-making and accountability.
  • Team Leadership & Workforce Development
    • Lead, mentor, and develop Infection Prevention Managers and Infection Preventionists (IPs) across the system.
    • Establish competency standards, role clarity, and performance expectations.
    • Support professional development, including certification (CIC) and ongoing education.
    • Ensure appropriate staffing models and resource allocation across sites of care.
    • Build system capability to ensure teams can execute infection prevention practices reliably and consistently.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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