Infection Preventionist
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LocationOmaha, NE
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedOct 13, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live11h ago
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Minimum of three years infection control, clinical health, or laboratory related experience required
Bachelor's degree in nursing or other related scientific health fields (e.g., public health, medical technology, etc.) required
Phone and computer literacy with data analysis interpretation required
Effective oral and written communication skills including public speaking required
Knowledge of individual and group behaviors required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of unit orientation required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program
Experience with health care related accreditation and regulatory agencies' standards preferred
Clinical research experience (e.g., trial design, data collection and analysis) preferred
Master's degree preferred
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license preferred
Certification in infection control preferred
Skills
Phone
Computer literacy
Data analysis interpretation tools
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Infection Preventionist
Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join our team! This role is located in Omaha, NE. The Infection Preventionist will be responsible for reporting and developing innovative strategies for preventing infections. This individual will partner with the entire system including hospitals, clinics, etc.
Hiring process
If you have questions bout applying for the Infection Preventionist role, please contact Katy Dyer at [email protected].
Details:
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Full Time | 40 Hours/Week
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Monday through Friday
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Exempt
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?
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Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
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Duties: Infection Preventionist
Implement, coordinate, and evaluate the infection control process for designated in-patient and out-patient care areas to reduce the risk of infections in patients, visitors, and personnel. Identify, investigate, monitor, and report instances of healthcare acquired infection. Educate colleagues on infection control and safety practices. Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program. Lead quality assurance and performance improvement activities as they relate to patient safety, facility safety and patient satisfaction.
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of three years infection control, clinical health, or laboratory related experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other related scientific health fields (e.g., public health, medical technology, etc.) required.
• Phone and computer literacy with data analysis interpretation required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including public speaking required.
• Knowledge of individual and group behaviors required.
•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of unit orientation required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with health care related accreditation and regulatory agencies’ standards preferred.
• Clinical research experience (e.g., trial design, data collection and analysis) preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license preferred.
• Certification in infection control preferred.
Legal
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.