Infection Preventionist

1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field.

2. If Bachelors in Nursing, current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). 

3. Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. or obtain within three (3) years of hire date.

4. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas

1. Five (5) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting

2. Five (5) years’ experience in a public health setting

3. Prior experience in infection prevention.

1. Able to handle confidential information.

2. Able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and

work assignments on a constant basis.

3. Able to read and write legibly in English and possess comprehension skills.

4. Able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.

5. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

6. Able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts.

7. Able to prioritize tasks and make independent decisions.

8. Skilled in advanced math.

9. Able to respond to emergency situations in a calm, professional manner.

10 Able to use computers to input and retrieve information.

11. Able to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly technical situations.

12. Able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, or sound business judgment and also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.

13. Able to analyze statistics and utilize stats for recommendation of changes.

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.