Manager, Infection Prevention

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Conducts advanced surveillance, epidemiologic analysis, and risk assessments to detect infection trends, outbreaks, and process gaps.

• Utilizes data analytics, statistics, and visualization tools to communicate findings and support data-driven decisions.

• Demonstrates financial acumen by contributing to IPC-related business cases and product evaluations.

• Participates in and leads research, quality improvement, and scholarly dissemination activities, including publications, presentations, and protocol development.

• Provides direct supervision and development of Infection Preventionist(s) at the facility level.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates IPC programs, aligning goals with organizational priorities and emerging infectious threats.

• Provides expert consultation and mentorship to infection preventionists and interdisciplinary teams across the care continuum.

• Designs and delivers innovative IPC education tailored to diverse audiences and learning styles.

• Leads development and implementation of process assessments, action plans, and diagnostic stewardship systems to mitigate infection risks.

• Oversees compliance with infection control protocols, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization standards, ensuring regulatory and accreditation alignment.

• Collaborates on antimicrobial and diagnostic stewardship initiatives using surveillance data, antibiograms, and usage metrics.

• Monitors, validates, and optimizes surveillance technology and reporting systems to support strategic planning and accurate data collection.

• Serves as IPC subject matter expert on performance improvement teams using quality improvement methodologies and standard indicators.

• Advocates for safe practices, ethical standards, and accountability in alignment with APIC’s Professional Practice Standards.

• Analytical skills [Required]

• Strong problem-solving skills [Required]

• Team building and collaboration abilities [Required]

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team [Required]

• Ability to work with and maintain the confidentiality of data and information [Required]

• Self-management, prioritization, and organizational skills [Required]

• Strong verbal and written communication skills [Required]

• Ability to implement evidence-based guidelines [Required]

• Program and project management [Required]

• Ability to develop talent [Required]

• Conflict management and negotiation skills [Required]

• Application of program and project management skills [Required]

• Data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation skills [Required]

• Ability to use and leverage a variety of computer programs, software applications, and information and diagnostic technologies [Required]

• Understands role of consultant to provide resources and support [Required]

• Bachelor's in health science, healthcare delivery, public health, laboratory science, or related field [Required]

• Master's [Preferred]

• 3+ experience in clinical setting, infection control or public health [Required]

• 3+ experience in infection control practice is essential. experience in hospital infection prevention with a minimum of three (3) years experience in acute/critical care and/or other infection prevention/epidemiology field. [Required]

• 3+ working knowledge of general hospital operations, osha, tjc and other state and federal regulatory requirements. [Required]

• Infection Control Certification (CIC) [Preferred]

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.