Infection Preventionist – Quality Improvement Advisor II

Mountain-Pacific Quality Health

Infection Preventionist responsible for implementing infection prevention strategies in healthcare settings. Collaborates on safety practices and educates teams on infection control measures.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in infection prevention and control, with a focus on developing and implementing strategies to reduce healthcare-associated infections. Proficient in data analysis, consultation, and education within clinical settings, while promoting a culture of safety and regulatory readiness.

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Infection Prevention StrategiesNHSN ReportingInfection SurveillanceInfection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR)Certification in Infection Control

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Hard Skills

Infection PreventionData AnalysisOutbreak ResponseEvidence-Based PracticesRegulatory Readiness

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborative Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Certification in Infection Control

Industry Keywords

Healthcare-Associated InfectionsPublic HealthMicrobiologyClinical Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating infection prevention strategies
Reducing healthcare-associated infections
Strengthening regulatory readiness
Promoting a culture of safety through evidence-based practices
Serving as a subject matter expert in infection prevention and control
Providing consultation, field support, data analysis, education, and outbreak response

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clinical, quality, and leadership teams
Experience in healthcare with NHSN reporting
Experience in infection surveillance
Experience with Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) preferred
A bachelor's degree in nursing, Public Health, Microbiology, or related field
Certification in Infection Control preferred
Ability to travel up to 15-60%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with an automatic 3% employer contribution
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Flex, and Health Saving Account
Paid Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Leave
And much more!