INFECTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR (DAYS)

354892 Responsibilities

Spring Valley Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System , a network of acute care hospitals, physician practices and outpatient services that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and nearby communities. Located in southwest Las Vegas, the 366-bed hospital offers emergency care, advanced cardiovascular and neurological surgeries and procedures, surgical services, womens health, comprehensive maternity services, and a level III neonatal intensive care unit. Spring Valley Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and has achieved TJC Advanced Certifications in Primary Heart Attack, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke, and Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacement. Spring Valley Hospital has garnered recognition by US News & World Report for its outstanding achievements in several specialty programs. Additionally, the Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center is a distinguished Center of Excellence, providing the highest quality in care and patient satisfaction. The hospital has received numerous Best of Las Vegas awards, highlighting exceptional care and services for our community and patients.

ER at Blue Diamond , an Extension of Spring Valley Medical Center, is a freestanding emergency department providing 24/7 emergency care to infants, children and adults. ER at Blue Diamond has achieved TJC Advanced Certifications in Acute Stroke Ready and Acute Heart Attack Ready.

The Valley Health System (VHS) is an integrated system of care in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada comprised of acute care hospitals, physician practices and a variety of outpatient services. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. Since 1979, we have been providing care to the more than two million people living in Southern Nevada and its surrounding communities. VHS is committed to training the next generation of healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, therapists and others in the allied health support services. The talent and dedication of the over 10,000 employees of VHS is what makes the company unique. VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS).

About Universal Health Services One of the nations largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune Worlds Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of Americas Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit

Benefit Highlights:

• A rewarding and engaging work environment
• Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
• Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account
• Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members
• Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo
• Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs
• 401k with company match
• Discounted UHS stock purchase plan
• Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more
• More Information is available on our Benefits Guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Disclaimer : Benefits may vary depending upon employment status, position, and effective date during employment.

Job Description:

Responsible for assisting with implementation and maintenance of the Infection Control Program's hospital's surveillance. Serves as a resource to all hospital departments, participating in identified projects or groups related to Infection Control

Qualifications:

Education Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Clinical Microbiology or other health related science required. Master's in Nursing, Education, Epidemiology, Public Health, clinical Microbiology or other health related science, preferred

Experience Two (2) to five (5) years clinical experience in health related field required. One (1) year experience in Infection Prevention or epidemiology preferred. Technical Skills Computer proficiency to include word processing, spreadsheet and database .

License/Certification Current State of Nevada license in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or other related health science if applicable. Eligible to become certified in Infection prevention within two (2) years of employment

Other Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nations largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of Americas Largest Public Companies. UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters

VHS is a network of six acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, and a series of freestanding emergency departments that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and surrounding areas.

Our hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission and offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services including cardiovascular, maternity and women’s health, neurosciences, emergency and surgical care, along with specialty programs in stroke, chest pain, heart failure, pediatrics, oncology, would care, weight loss surgery and acute inpatient rehabilitation. Many of our hospitals are also teaching hospitals, and our nurses will work closely with residents, fellows, and students of nursing, pharmacy, therapy and dietary needs.

As a nurse with The Valley Health System, you’ll have a powerful opportunity to touch lives. Working on our collaborative team, you’ll help ease pain, restore health, and support wellness. You’ll play an important role in strengthening our mission to provide outstanding medical services in our community.

Our nurses appreciate having the support of an organization that values their contributions. No matter which of our hospitals you choose, you’ll find a positive work environment and a strong sense of community and teamwork. And with a committed, thoughtful leadership team advocating for you, you’ll have the encouragement to advance your nursing career to realize your full potential. Learn more about each of our facilities, and join us at The Valley Health System.