Nurse Infection Preventionist

Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Infection Control

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$27.45 - $37.06 / hour

Elevate your career. Make a lasting impact.

If youre an experienced Infection Preventionist seeking a new challenge with a respected, award-winning non-profit healthcare system, Lee Health invites you to join our team. Youll be valued as a person not just an employee within a supportive and inclusive culture built on teamwork, empowerment, and continuous improvement. At Lee Health, it's all about you.

Weve built something exceptional in beautiful Southwest Florida: a place where compassionate professionals can grow, lead, and thrive. As part of our continued growth and dedication to high-quality, safe patient care, were hiring full-time and part-time Infection Preventionists to join our Clinical and Quality Standardizations team.

You may be assigned to one of our five hospital campuses across Fort Myers and Cape Coral, contributing to infection prevention and control initiatives that make a true difference in our community.

Why Lee Health?

• Mission-driven, not-for-profit health system
• Positive, inclusive workplace culture
• Affordable, comprehensive benefits (including family coverage)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Educational assistance and professional development
• Career advancement and clinical ladder opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What Youll Do:

• Lead and implement infection prevention strategies at your assigned campus
• Conduct surveillance and analyze data to identify trends and reduce hospital-acquired infections
• Present critical infection-related information to campus leadership during daily huddles
• Collaborate with campus dyad leadership on infection-related initiatives
• Develop and deliver staff education based on surveillance findings and evidence-based practices
• Co-lead Clinical Consensus workgroups with physician leaders
• Respond independently to after-hours epidemiology/infection control needs
• Serve on hospital/system committees related to infection prevention
• Contribute to the annual Infection Prevention Plan and patient safety strategies
• Partner with the Infection Prevention Medical Director on key initiatives
• Provide bedside ("at the elbow") education and support to staff, patients, and families

Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelors degree required
BSN preferred OR a Bachelor's/Master's in a related health field (e.g., Microbiology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology, or Public Health)

Experience:
Minimum of 3 years experience in nursing or a related healthcare field
Experience in infection prevention, patient safety, or adult education preferred
RN experience in critical care is highly preferred
Must demonstrate cultural competence and ability to engage diverse learners

Join Us at Lee Health.

Take your infection prevention expertise to the next level in a role where your contributions truly matter. Help us keep our patients, staff, and community safe while building a fulfilling career in one of the most desirable regions in the country.

Apply today!