Infection Preventionist & Clinical Educator, RN

Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic Multi-Specialty Surgery | Oklahoma City, OK

EVERY DAY GIVING EXCELLENCE

"Each Patient, Each Family, Each & Every Time."

At OCOM, we don't just care for patients, we care for people. Every day, our team creates an environment where exceptional patient care, safety, and education come together. We are seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist & Clinical Educator, RN to join our Quality Management team and play a vital role in advancing patient safety, staff development, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence throughout our organization.

We review applications promptly, and qualified candidates will be contacted quickly for interviews. If you're looking for a role where your leadership, clinical expertise, and passion for education can make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join OCOM?

We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer:

• Competitive salaries with bonuses and incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Short-term disability available
• Paid time off (PTO) and 7 paid holidays
• License and education reimbursement
• FSA & HSA programs
• Weekends and holidays off
• On-site gym access
• Incredible work-life balance
• Employee discount program for travel, shopping, daycare, and more

About the Role

As the Infection Preventionist & Clinical Educator, RN, you will provide leadership for both the hospital's Infection Prevention and Control Program and its staff education and competency programs. This role combines surveillance, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, staff development, onboarding, and clinical education to ensure the highest standards of patient care and workplace safety.

You will partner closely with leadership, physicians, department managers, Human Resources, and frontline staff to foster a culture of continuous learning, quality, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

Infection Prevention & Quality Management

• Conduct infection surveillance, data collection, trend analysis, and reporting.
• Monitor healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and implement prevention strategies.
• Develop, revise, and maintain infection prevention policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Lead outbreak investigations and coordinate response efforts.
• Educate staff, providers, patients, and visitors on infection prevention best practices.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Present infection prevention findings and recommendations to hospital committees and leadership.
• Collaborate with departments to identify opportunities for performance improvement and risk reduction.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of infection prevention initiatives and quality improvement efforts.

Clinical Education & Staff Development

• Assess learning and competency needs of clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate orientation, onboarding, and continuing education programs.
• Partner with department managers and Human Resources to support employee development and orientation.
• Coordinate annual competencies, certifications, and recertification programs.
• Serve as an educational resource and consultant regarding policies, procedures, and clinical best practices.
• Provide hands-on education, coaching, and competency validation for staff.
• Support staff education related to patient safety, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of employee education, competencies, and training requirements.
• Demonstrate and educate staff on clinical equipment, supplies, and patient care practices.
• Participate in quality assurance, risk management, and performance improvement activities.
• Implement facility and corporate-directed educational initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Experience in Infection Prevention, Quality Management, Staff Development, or Clinical Education.
• CIC (Certification in Infection Control) certification or ability to obtain within two years of hire.
• Experience with regulatory surveys, accreditation readiness, and quality improvement programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and competency-based education.
• Experience analyzing healthcare data and developing improvement initiatives.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position combines clinical, educational, and administrative responsibilities in a temperature-controlled healthcare environment.

Candidates must be able to:

• Frequently walk, stand, bend, kneel, and reach.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Utilize computer systems, EMRs, education platforms, and reporting tools.
• Effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and leadership.
• Work in areas with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about advancing patient safety, developing healthcare professionals, and driving quality outcomes, we invite you to join our team.

Apply today and help us fulfill our mission:

"Each Patient, Each Family, Each & Every Time."