Infection Preventionist

Cross Country Healthcare provided pay range This range is provided by Cross Country Healthcare. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $78,000.00/yr - $97,000.00/yr Infection Prevention Professional Full-Time | Exempt | Day Shift Cross Country is actively seeking an experienced Infection Prevention Professional to join our Quality & Patient Safety team. This is a high-impact role supporting regulatory readiness, infection surveillance, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the organization. Compensation: Comprehensive benefits available upon permanent hire Professional growth and leadership exposure 40 hours per week Monday–Friday, day shift Typical hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (flexible) No routine on-call (Occasional availability during outbreaks or urgent needs may be required) About the Role This role is responsible for overseeing infection prevention practices throughout the hospital and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, NHSN, and state reporting requirements. The Infection Prevention Professional will work closely with physicians, nursing leaders, quality teams, and environmental services. We are seeking someone who can hit the ground running, confidently engage clinical teams, and help drive best practices in patient safety. Key Responsibilities Conduct surveillance and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) Track and report data via NHSN and state systems Lead infection prevention rounds and audits Investigate and manage outbreaks Develop and maintain infection prevention policies Chair and facilitate the Infection Control Committee Support antimicrobial stewardship initiativesParticipate in construction and life safety risk assessments Prepare regulatory and quality reports Collaborate with nursing leadership and physicians Maintain the annual Infection Prevention Plan What We’re Looking For Strong communication and relationship-building skills Confident working with physicians and clinical leaders Detail-oriented and highly organized Able to address issues in real time and coach staff effectively Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment Education Bachelor’s degree required Master’s degree preferred Experience Minimum 2–3 years of Infection Prevention experience Certification CIC (Certification in Infection Prevention and Control) preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred Why Join ? Strong leadership support and collaboration High-visibility role with real impact Opportunity for professional growth Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) #J-18808-Ljbffr