What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist position at Christiana Care Health System?
Begin Your Career in Infection Prevention!
Are you a healthcare professional looking to transition into a rewarding specialty that directly impacts patient safety and quality of care? ChristianaCare is seeking an aspiring Infection Preventionist I to join our team and develop expertise in one of healthcare's most critical disciplines.
In this role, you will be responsible for learning and implementing fundamental infection prevention and control (IPC) components including conducting surveillance, assisting with investigations of outbreaks, rounding, and education for all caregivers.
The Infection Preventionist I will primarily focus on surveillance of healthcare-associated infections to include chart review, data abstraction, data collection and application of the National Health and Safety Network (NHSN) definitions. In addition, knowledge and skills of other infection prevention and control practices will be developed, such as education program design, policy and procedure review, construction, accreditation readiness, high level disinfection and sterilization and participation in quality performance improvement activities to promote patient safety.
If you're passionate about healthcare quality, patient safety, epidemiology, and continuous learning, we invite you to explore a career path where your work helps protect entire communities and advances excellence in healthcare delivery.
Work Hours: Day Shift with scheduled On-call requirement.
Location: ChristianaCare Cecil Campus with some travel to Newark and Wilmington campuses as needed.
MINIMUMEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Baccalaureate degree innursing, public health, biology or other scientifically / health science related fieldrequired.
Master's degree in nursing, public health, biology or other scientifically / health science related fieldpreferred
Two- three(2-3)yearsofhealthcare related experience(i.e.Nursing, Respiratory, Medical Laboratory, Pharmacy)required.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Certification Board of Infection within 24 monthsrequired.
Appropriate clinical license required (DE RN license, Respiratory, Pharmacy). MD license required for Cecil campus.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Certification Board of Infection within 24 months required.
Appropriate clinical license required (DE RN license, Respiratory, Pharmacy). MD license required for Cecil campus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Walking, some lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying items, as well as, sitting and using the computer for prolonged periods. Some travel between facilities and in the community is required.
When you become an employee at ChristianaCare, you are joining a robust healthcare organization that truly cares about their patients and their caregivers. For the second consecutive year, Forbes magazine has ranked ChristianaCare as one of the best large health systems to work for in the United States! Guided by excellence and love, our Caregivers enjoy a multitude of employee benefits that include:
Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits
403 (b) with an employer match
Diverse and Inclusive culture
Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
12 week paid parental leave
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs.
ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,227 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Jul 4, 2026EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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