Infection Preventionist

Overview

Who We Are: Life Bridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

The Infection Preventionist at Sinai Hospital is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections (HAI); educating employees about infection prevention; and the development of health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection control standards that meet Joint Commission, OSHA, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally recognized recommendations and requirements.

• Infection Surveillance and Risk Assessment - Lead and coordinate infection surveillance activities using electronic medical records and surveillance systems to identify healthcare-associated infections, adverse outcomes, and reportable conditions; assess risks and recommend timely actions to prevent transmission and ensure patient safety.
• Clinical Consultation, Compliance Monitoring, and Performance Improvement - Serve as the infection prevention subject-matter expert for clinical staff, committees, and performance improvement teams; conduct rounds to evaluate compliance with infection prevention practices, regulatory requirements, and guidelines, and support data analysis and epidemiologic projects.
• Education, Guidelines, and Professional Leadership - Develop and deliver infection prevention education for all levels of personnel, including new employee orientation; apply current regulatory and professional society guidelines through literature review and ongoing professional development, and contribute to scholarly and professional dissemination of infection prevention knowledge.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Biology, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology, or Master of Public Health (MPH) required
• Licensure: RN – Current or compact RN licensure in the state of Maryland; MT – Current generalist/specialty certification by a nationally recognized board/agency required
• Certification: Must obtain CIC within 3 years of hire if not currently certified
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in acute care hospital or similar health care experience required. One year of Infection Prevention experience, preferred

What We Offer: Impact:
Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients. Growth:
Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification. Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license. Benefits:
Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why Life Bridge Health? With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region:
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital. Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare. Life Bridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

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