Job Description:

Full-time First Shift

The nurse epidemiologist functions as a nurse leader to implement, manage, and coordinate the Infection Surveillance, Prevention, and Control program to meet The Joint Commission, national, state, and local health care requirements by reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting surveillance data.  In addition, the nurse epidemiologist provides technical assistance, statistical analysis, grant writing, research, and advocacy for all aspects of the Program, identifies priorities for disease transmission prevention, and develops initiatives to improve the health of patients.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures Required:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing DegreeAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse, DNP, or PhD preferredCurrent RN Licensure or work permits in KentuckyMinimum five years current nursing experience and critical care experience preferredAPIC or SHEA Training Course in Infection Prevention and Control (or equivalent) upon employment and attainment of certification as soon as eligibility criteria are met.

Benefits:

Tuition Assistance reimbursement programCompany paid Maternity and Paternity leave.Bereavement Leave (includes pets)PTO Sell Back ProgramCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.