The Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the organization’s infection prevention and control program. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and promotes evidence-based practices to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) across the organization.
Under the supervision of the Director of Quality and Risk Management and in collaboration with the Infectious Disease Physician, is responsible for development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Infection Control Program throughout Sturdy Health in accordance with, DNV, CDC, CMS, OSHA and other state and nationally organized agencies infection control requirements and recommendations.
Education/Training:
Bachelor of Science in nursing, medical technology, or other healthcare field required.
Master’s degree in Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology or other related healthcare field preferred.
Participates in continuing educational activities at the department, state, and national levels to promote personal growth and maintain a current knowledge base commensurate with latest research and scholarly knowledge.
Licenses/Certification:
• Professional Licensure in related field, (RN, MT, etc) must be maintained if applicable.
• Certification in Infection Control (C.I.C.) preferred upon hire but must be achieved within two years of hire.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience is preferred.
Experience in infection prevention or infection control related activities required.
Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles, epidemiology, and regulatory standards.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop action plans.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to educate and influence staff at all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency with electronic health records, Microsoft office programs, and data reporting tools.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
Experience supporting DNV CMS, and state regulatory surveys
Familiarity with NHSN reporting and other infection surveillance systems
Experience participating in outbreak investigations and root cause analyses
Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship principles
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret surveillance and clinical data
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to influence without authority
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospital environment
Strong written communication skills for policy development and regulatory reporting
Demonstrated judgment, discretion, and professionalism
Essential Job Functions:
Develops, implements, and maintains the hospital-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program.
Conducts active surveillance and reporting of HAIs, communicable diseases, and epidemiologically significant organisms (e.g., MDROs, C. difficile, SSIs, CLABSIs, CAUTIs).
Investigates suspected or confirmed infection outbreaks; leads root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventive actions.
Analyzes infection data, identifies trends, and prepares reports for Quality, Medical Executive, Infection Control, and Performance Improvement Committees.
Provides real-time consultation to clinical leadership, physicians, nursing staff, EVS, and ancillary departments regarding infection prevention practices.
Oversees compliance with isolation precautions, hand hygiene, PPE use, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and environmental cleaning standards.
Reviews, develops, and updates infection prevention policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory and evidence-based standards.
Supports regulatory surveys and audits (DNV, DPH, CMS), including preparation, on-site support, and corrective action planning.
Collaborates with Employee Health on exposure management, immunization compliance, and communicable disease follow-up.
Participates in emergency preparedness and response activities related to infectious disease events and public health emergencies.
Educates hospital staff, providers, patients, and visitors on infection prevention policies and best practices.
A Community-Driven Health System
Sturdy Health is an independent, community-driven, fully-integrated health system that offers hospital-based care, emergency and urgent care, primary care, and specialty care at 25 locations throughout the region. We fulfill our not-for-profit mission by caring for our friends, family members, and neighbors living in Southeastern Massachusetts and neighboring Rhode Island. We are guided by a board of directors made up of respected and dedicated volunteers from the community, and we are led by a team of highly-trained healthcare professionals who have a passion for collaboration and excellence.
A Leading Employer and an Economic Engine
Sturdy Health is the largest employer in Attleboro and an economic engine for the region. Here is a just a snapshot of our 2024 contribution to healthcare, employment, and the economy in our region.
322,000+
Served by Our Primary &
Specialty Practices
8,490
Admitted to
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
52,160
Treated in Our
Emergency Department
2,100+
Physicians, Clinicians &
Team Members
$220 Million
Invested in Salaries & Benefits
$17.5 Million
Invested in Uncompensated Care
A Hospital with a 112+ Year... History of Compassion
While we have evolved into a full-service health system with numerous thriving primary and specialty care practices across the region, Sturdy Memorial Hospital remains a vibrant part of our organization and a life-saving asset to our community. When Sturdy Memorial Hospital opened its doors in 1913 as a 15-bed hospital in the former mansion of James and Ada Sturdy, no one could have imagined the impact it would continue making more than a century later. Today, Sturdy Memorial offers 142-beds and a wide range of inpatient services, including an all-suite labor and delivery unit.
Emergency & Urgent Care Within Reach
Sturdy Health is here when you need us most. We treat tens of thousands of patients annually in our Emergency Department, and we treat thousands of patients each year at our Urgent Care location. Our Emergency Department is open around the clock every day of the year. Our Urgent Care location is open seven days a week. Check times here.
Primary Care Just Around the Corner
With many retail and web-based care clinics popping up, it may be tempting to avoid putting off a visit to a Primary Care Practice until you “really need it.” Unfortunately, putting off Primary Care often ends in poorer health and fewer options. On the other hand, starting and maintaining an ongoing relationship with a Primary Care Practice has been shown to do just the opposite. Researchers at the journal Health Affairs found that patients who have a primary care physician or clinician benefit from better management of chronic diseases, lower overall healthcare costs, and a higher level of satisfaction with their care. At Sturdy Health, we are fortunate to have some of the most caring, committed, and well-trained physicians, and clinicians anywhere. Click here to learn more.
A Wide Range of Specialty Care Close to Home
Sturdy Health has 25 practice locations throughout our service area, including Attleboro, North Attleboro, Plainville, Mansfield, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Norton. Our specialty care offerings include, but are not limited to, comprehensive musculoskeletal wellness (orthopedics, joint replacement, pain management, podiatry, spine, and sports medicine), physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Click here to learn more.
