Infection Preventionist, Full-Time Day Shift, Quality and Patient Safety

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire an Infection Control Preventionist who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Pay Grade: $35.69-57.10 (Actual offer rates are based upon the applicants relevant job experience and the requirements of the position)

The Infection Control Preventionist Will:

• Implement planned surveillance functions related to control and prevention of infection.
• Participate in the implementation/enforcement of prevention/control activities which promote patient and healthcare worker safety.
• Collaborate with other professionals to improve patient care/safety based on evidence-based infection prevention and control practices.
• Compile and analyze data on healthcare associated infections and disseminates the data to improve patient safety across the continuum of care.
• Report data collected in clear and concise manner including according to guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in patient or healthcare worker safety based on surveillance activities.
• Develop, implement and evaluate education programs for staff and students, and educational resources for patients and families.
• Manage infection prevention related projects as appropriate.
• Contribute new knowledge related to infection prevention by initiating and/or participating in research as appropriate.
• Serve as educator and consultant

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology or other related science field.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, or other related science field preferred.
• 2 years' experience participating in a hospital-based infection prevention & control program consisting of surveillance, education of staff, data analysis, and aggregation consistent epidemiological practices.
• Certification as Infection Preventionist (CBIC), preferred or obtainment within 12 months of employment.

At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, and sick leave and 403B retirement plan)

COVID-19 Vaccination

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.