Infection Preventionist RN

Company: Raleigh General Hospital
Location: Beckley
Posted on: November 29, 2025

Job Description:

Schedule: Full Time Weekdays. Your experience matters Raleigh General is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Infection Preventionist, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier^ ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute An Infection Preventionist who excels in this role: - Develops systems for identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases. - Reviews hospital acquired infections utilizing best practices to identify root causes and facilitate process improvement to mitigate risk to future patients. - Performs and reports surveillance studies using risk stratification and appropriate benchmarking for evaluation of data or ratios. Uses basic statistical techniques to describe data. What we're looking for Ideal candidates will have active state license as a Registered Nurse. Will consider candidates with previous Infection Prevention experience with Master's in Public Health (MPH), certified Medical Technologist, or a bachelor's in microbiology or epidemiology. - Bachelors of nursing degree preferred. - Infection Control Certification required within 3 years of hire. - Must possess strong computer skills. 5 years of experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in public health setting required. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: - Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees. - Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. - Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. - Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). - Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. More about Raleigh General Hospital People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Raleigh General Hospital is a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13,000 patients each year with over 50,000 being treated in our emergency room. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services. Raleigh General Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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