Job Opportunity – RN Infection Preventionist – Georgia
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Location: Augusta, Georgia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Full-time position with regular business hours and facility rounding responsibilities
Highlights:
- Perform comprehensive hospital surveillance to identify and track healthcare-related infections
- Lead public reporting efforts for mandated healthcare-associated infections
- Collaborate on system-wide policy and procedure development for infection prevention
- Conduct routine facility audits including construction/renovation monitoring, cleaning protocols, disinfection processes, and sterilization standards
- Matrix reporting structure with direct oversight from Infection Prevention leadership
- Opportunity to impact patient safety and quality outcomes across the healthcare system
Requirements:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia or ability to obtain
- Experience in infection prevention, quality, or hospital epidemiology preferred
- Strong knowledge of healthcare-associated infection surveillance and prevention practices
- Excellent communication and education skills for staff and patient interactions
- Ability to conduct physical rounds and audits throughout multiple facility departments
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Infection Preventionist role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient safety and quality of care within a collaborative healthcare environment. You'll work alongside dedicated infection prevention leadership while contributing to system-wide initiatives that protect both patients and staff. Join a team committed to excellence in healthcare quality and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections.