Infection Preventionist

Your experience matters

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Infection Preventionist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

At Ottumwa Regional Health, the Infection Preventionist plays a vital role in supporting regulatory compliance, staff education, and patient safety initiatives. You’ll join a close-knit, collaborative team that values strong working relationships and teamwork. This role also offers opportunities for professional growth, continued learning, and educational development.

Why join us

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

What we’re looking for

An Infection Preventionist who develops and implements policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases. Develop systems for identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases and assist Employee Health Nurse and other staff as time/workload permits.

How you’ll contribute

An Infection Preventionist who excels in this role:

• Provides concurrent surveillance of infection control activities

• Develops and implements appropriate infection control measures throughout the hospital.

• Provides assistance to and collaboration with the Employee Health Nurse as needed.

• Maintains a log of incidents related to infections and communicable diseases.

• Monitors infections in the hospital and evaluates as to hospital acquired infection.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Master's in Public Health (MPH), certified medical technologist, or a BS in microbiology or epidemiology.

• Requires current RN license with BSN preferred -or-Master's in Public Health (MPH), certified medical technologist, or a BS in microbiology or epidemiology.

• Licenses: Acquires Infection Control Certification within 3 years of employment.

• Minimum of five years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.

• Computer skills and basic statistical are preferred.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.