Specialist – Infection Prevention

North Mississippi Health Services

. Plan, implement, and maintain infection prevention operations .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeAmory • Mississippi • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,179 - $103,979 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in infection prevention operations, including the development and implementation of infection control programs and compliance with regulatory requirements. Strong communication and teaching skills are essential for effective collaboration with healthcare professionals and education of staff and patients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In NursingRegistered Nurse CertificationInfection Prevention PracticesStrong Teaching SkillsExcellent Written And Oral Communication Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Infection Prevention OperationsSurveillance Data AnalysisInfection Control Program DevelopmentPerformance Improvement ActivitiesRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Aspects Of ClinicsInfection Control ReportingEducation Program DevelopmentHealthcare-Associated Infection ReductionConsultation And Education

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsConsensus BuildingConflict ResolutionMotivation SkillsProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Computer SkillsInfection Control ToolsHealthcare Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse CertificationCompletion Of Basic And/or Intermediate APIC Course

Industry Keywords

Infection PreventionCommunicable Diseases ReportingTJC ComplianceOSHA ComplianceCDC RequirementsManaged Care ImpactsEmployee Health CoordinationLong Term Care Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, implement, and maintain infection prevention operations
Collect, review, and analyze surveillance and clinical data
Develop infection prevention plans, programs, policies, and procedures
Lead infection prevention performance improvement activities
Prepare and disseminate infection control reports
Report required communicable diseases to the State Board of Health
Ensure compliance with state, federal, accrediting, TJC, OSHA, and CDC requirements
Coordinate with Employee Health, Safety, Long Term Care Facilities, and external agencies
Provide consultation and education to administrators, physicians, managers, staff, patients, families, visitors, and community hospitals
Lead and mentor staff in identifying infection risks and reducing healthcare-associated infections
Serve as a TJC infection control team member and participate in relevant committees
Develop, maintain, and evaluate infection prevention education programs, tools, and resources
Implement and evaluate infection control programs in collaboration with leadership and medical directors
Maintain working relationships with healthcare professionals and support infection control performance improvement activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
Registered Nurse (MS) certification/licensure through the MS Board of Nursing
Completion of Basic and/or intermediate APIC course within 1 year of employment required
Strong teaching skills required
Strong computer skills required
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Knowledge of financial aspects of clinics and payment reimbursements associated with healthcare-related infections
Knowledge of infection prevention practices, managed care impacts, and regulatory requirements
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and hospital staff
Administrative skills required for effective program operation
Excellent interpersonal skills
Communication, consensus building, conflict resolution, and motivation skills
High degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to meet physical demands including frequent lifting/carrying of 50 lbs
Must work on day shift at Amory Hospital and Eupora Hospital