Senior Infection Preventionist - Baptist Beaches
Date Posted: Oct 02, 2026
Status: Full time
Shift Details: N/A
Job Summary
The Infection Preventionist (IP) demonstrates knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) through certification and applies their knowledge and experience to guide practice while learning more advanced concepts • The IP is responsible for collaborating to develop, implement and sustain effective IPC strategies • Leadership: Implements and monitors IPC program and practices • Collaborates to align IPC program goals with organizational goals • Provides mentorship to IPs and seeks mentorship from experienced IPs • Infection Prevention & Control Operations: Applies epidemiologic principles and uses appropriate benchmarks • Evaluates the significance of surveillance and investigational findings to make recommendations for improvement • Evaluates the effectiveness of surveillance plans and modifies as necessary • Creates education program(s) to meet the needs and learning styles of the audience • Conducts IPC assessments and/or rounding and communicates findings and recommendations.Education Required
Bachelor Degree (BA/BS)
Experience
- Infection Prevention Experience
License and Certification
- Driver's License - DMV
- Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) - CBIC
- Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) Certification - CBIC
Location
Beaches - Main Building
1350 S 13th Ave
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, 32250
About Baptist Health
Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.