Infection Preventionist

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital has an opportunity for an experienced Infection Preventionist (IP) to spearhead and enhance infection prevention efforts. Relocation to St. Johnsbury, VT is mandatory, with relocation assistance provided by NVRH. The annual salary for this full-time position is $70,000.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing expert consultation for infection prevention in outpatient practices and patient care units, ensuring strict adherence to infection prevention policies and promptly addressing control breaches. Responsibilities include comprehensive infection surveillance, prevention, and control activities, including investigating healthcare-associated infections, reporting on infectious diseases, and compiling quarterly reports.

The Infection Preventionist will be accountable for developing and maintaining hospital-wide infection prevention policies and data systems to ensure compliance with CDC, Joint Commission, and CMS standards. Collaboration with the Medicine Committee and local health officials on infection prevention programs, as well as managing post-exposure follow-up will also be a focus. A Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field, 3+ years of hospital experience, proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and a CIC credential within two years of hire are required.

NVRH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including low-cost health, dental, and vision plan options, a 401k plan with company match, student loan repayment options, career advancement support, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a free gym membership. Join a team that is deeply committed to providing primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and round-the-clock emergency services to the community.

Employment may be contingent on successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Indeed Hire and Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital are collaborating to find the best candidate for this position. By applying, candidates agree to be contacted by Indeed Hire and receive updates via text and phone about their application. Indeed Hire is committed to working with companies that offer reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.

This is an in-person full-time position with a day shift schedule, Monday to Friday. The workplace is located in St. Johnsbury, VT.