Infection Control Specialist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Infection Control Specialist responsible for infection prevention initiatives through data analysis and strategic interventions. Collaborating with healthcare teams to identify and minimize infection risks in patients and staff.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeClovis • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts ongoing surveillance to identify, track, and reduce healthcare-associated infections across care settings.
Collects, analyzes, and reports infection control data to identify trends, outbreaks, and opportunities for quality improvement.
Develops, implements, and evaluates infection prevention strategies, policies, and interventions to minimize infection risks.
Monitors compliance with infection prevention standards, isolation protocols, aseptic practices, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborates with physicians, clinical teams, leadership, and regulatory agencies to support infection prevention initiatives and outbreak management.
Serves as an infection control resource by providing education, consultation, and training to employees and clinical staff on best practices and current standards.
Supports employee health and safety programs related to infectious disease prevention, exposure response, and immunization initiatives.
Maintains current knowledge of infection prevention regulations, evidence-based guidelines, and industry best practices.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Microbiology, or related healthcare field preferred.
Previous experience in infection prevention, quality, epidemiology, public health, or acute care preferred.
Current clinical licensure (such as RN, MLS, or related healthcare license) preferred, based on role requirements.
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred or required within designated timeframe.
Experience with infection surveillance, data analysis, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system

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Hard Skills & Tools

Infection SurveillanceQuality ImprovementEpidemiologyAseptic PracticesIsolation Protocols

Soft Skills

CollaborationEducationConsultationTraining

Certifications

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC)