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Infection Preventionist – Acute Care Contract in Doylestown, PA

Join a collaborative hospital team as an Infection Preventionist and help advance safe patient care in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. This 13-week acute care contract is ideal for an experienced infection prevention professional with expertise in healthcare-associated infection (HAI) surveillance, NHSN criteria, data analysis, staff education, and outbreak response. You will support the Emergency Department and acute care/medical-surgical units in a welcoming Bucks County community with convenient access to the greater Philadelphia area.

Infection Preventionist Job Details

• Location: Doylestown, PA
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030–$2,190
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, with potential for extension or permanent employment based on organizational needs and mutual fit
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., up to 40 hours per week
• Work Arrangement: On-site for approximately the first three weeks for onboarding, relationship building, and unit orientation; hybrid work may be available afterward based on responsibilities and departmental approval
• Primary Coverage: Emergency Department and assigned acute care/medical-surgical units
• Reporting Structure: Collaborates with Infection Prevention leadership and the Infection Prevention team

Infection Preventionist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional infection prevention or infection control experience in a hospital or acute care setting
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, or a related field; candidates without a bachelor’s degree may be considered with at least 5 years of relevant infection prevention experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required for nursing candidates
• Non-RN candidates with a Master of Public Health and significant hospital infection prevention experience may also be considered
• Working knowledge of current National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) definitions and the ability to independently apply them during chart review and infection surveillance
• Proficiency with Epic
• Strong clinical judgment, data analysis, communication, staff education, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing needs, and perform effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC), TheraDoc experience, microbiology or public health experience, and experience presenting infection prevention data are preferred

Infection Prevention Responsibilities

• Conduct healthcare-associated infection surveillance for the Emergency Department and assigned acute care/medical-surgical units
• Review patient records and apply current NHSN definitions to identify healthcare-associated infections and hospital-acquired infections
• Investigate suspected hospital-acquired infections and promptly escalate potential outbreak patterns to Infection Prevention leadership
• Analyze infection prevention data and present unit-level findings to Infection Prevention Committees and clinical leadership
• Communicate findings to clinical staff and leaders, including device-related infection concerns
• Provide timely infection prevention education, guidance, and support to clinical teams
• Build effective working relationships with unit managers and healthcare professionals
• Collaborate on outbreak response and other hospital infection prevention priorities
• Maintain accurate infection control documentation using Epic and TheraDoc
• Complete NHSN data entry when assigned and access is available

Apply now for this Infection Preventionist contract opportunity in Doylestown, PA, and join a healthcare team committed to safer patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.