Infection Preventionist - Days - Augusta, GA
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Augusta
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of
America) Job Summary: The Infection Preventionist is responsible
for activities surrounding infection prevention and control with
emphasis on surveillance, investigation, data
analysis/interpretation, consultation, and education. Through these
activities, the Infection Preventionist supports the Hospital
Infection Prevention Program to improve patient outcomes in all
clinical areas as assigned by the director. This role serves as the
Infection Prevention Officer. Core Responsibilities and Essential
Functions: Surveillance: Demonstrates clinical competency and
expertise in epidemiology. Demonstrates understanding of NHSN
definitions of infections used for surveillance purposes.
Participates in the development of a plan for routine surveillance
of assigned patient groups. Conducts ongoing infection prevention
and/or control interventions and implements as appropriate. Reviews
and interprets infection surveillance data on a regular basis.
Identifies clusters/potential outbreaks early. Investigation:
Initiates preliminary case finding and risk factor evaluation for
the early detection of potential problems, collaborates in planning
for, and participates in the conduction of epidemiologic
investigations identified. Reports confirmed exposures (patient
and/or personnel) to the appropriate internal and/or external
individuals. Integrates evaluation of improvements into
surveillance practice. Consultation: Initiates and provides routine
consultation relating to the implementation of established
infection prevention and control policies/procedures. Seeks
internal and external consultation as needed to increase expertise
to ensure appropriate investigative/interventional measures are
implemented. Advises department manager, faculty, staff, and
students regarding infection problems and recommended prevention
and control measures. Education: Provides formal, problem-oriented
educational programs as assigned. Provides informal education to
staff members as needed. Develops, coordinates, and provides
educational programs (i.e. Asepsis, BSI bundle, etc.) as assigned.
Administrative Activities: Collaborates on an ongoing basis with
the department director and HEP Staff. Participates in of HEP staff
meetings. Participates in the Infections Committee meetings as
needed. Participates in the routine review of the HEP policies and
procedures. Participates in the routine review of the Infection
Control Manual in conjunction with the Infections Committee.
Represents HEP on house-wide and other committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health
System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required
Minimum Education: - Bachelors Public Health or Bachelors
Microbiology or Bachelors Health Science or Masters Other-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All
certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. -
BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support
or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support - RN - Reg Nurse
(Single State)-Preferred Additional License(s) and
Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Education:
additional years of relevant work experience and/or other
specialized training can be used in lieu of minimum education
requirement. Required and Minimum 2 years experienced in healthcare
setting Required and Minimum 1 year experience in infection
prevention practice Preferred Experience as a Registered Nurse is
highly preferred. Required Minimum Skills: Strong verbal and
written communication. Excellent teamwork and relationship
building. Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of
epidemiology, surveillance, data collection and analysis. Personal
time management skills are required. Join us and discover the
support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life.
Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and
start a future that gives you more.
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