At St. Luke’s, our dedicated team of Infection Preventionists strive to build a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture that delivers exceptional patient experiences.  

Position Overview:

The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for planning, implementing, and sustaining infection prevention programs across healthcare facilities. Under moderate supervision, they prevent, identify, investigate, report, and control infections throughout the continuum of care.

What You Can Expect:

• Hours:  Full Time/Exempt Days (Mon - Fri from 8:00am-5:00pm) with rotating on-call
• Location:  Primarily based at St. Luke’s Magic Valley with travel to Jerome and Wood River.
• Apply epidemiologic principles to monitor, investigate, and recommend infection control practices.
• Lead or assist in outbreak investigations and interdisciplinary improvement teams.
• Utilize technology for trend analysis, system validation, and accurate data reporting.
• Provide education, develop programs, and conduct IP assessments and rounding.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal public health agencies.
• Advocate for safe practices, conduct risk assessments, and drive behavior change.
• Participate in research and quality improvement projects, sharing findings through various channels.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree/BSN or experience in lieu of degree
• Experience: 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Clinician, Infection Preventionist, and/or quality related professional in a hospital setting preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse license and Certified Infection Prevention (CIC) highly preferred
• Skills/Knowledge:  Knowledge of infection prevention principles, data analysis, and regulatory standards; effective communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.