Infection Preventionist

Your experience matters 

At Cottonwood Springs, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How you’ll contribute 

The Infection preventionist develops and implements policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases.  Develops systems for identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases.  Also assists Employee Health Nurse and other staff as time/workload permits.
 

Essential Functions: 

• Provides concurrent surveillance of infection control activities

• Develops and implements appropriate infection control measures throughout the hospital.

• Provides assistance to/collaboration with the Employee Health Nurse as needed.

• Maintains a log of incidents related to infections and communicable diseases.

• Monitors infections in the hospital and evaluates as to hospital acquired infection.

• Other duties as assigned. 

What we offer 

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  
• Competitive paid time off 
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements 

Education: Masters in public health (MPH), certified medical technologist, or a BS in microbiology or epidemiology.
Requires current RN license with BSN preferred -or-Master's in Public Health (MPH), certified medical technologist, or a BS in microbiology or epidemiology.
Licenses: Acquires Infection Control Certification within 3 years of employment.
Certifications: None Listed
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of five years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.  Computer skills and basic statistical is preferred.
 

About Us
Cottonwood Springs is a 108 - bed hospital located in Olathe, KS, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters

EEOC Statement

Cottonwood Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Cottonwood Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.