Infection Preventionist - Join the Team That's Raising the Standard in Orthopedic Care
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 about people. Every day, our staff creates an environment where quality care meets exceptional service. If you're ready to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that's making a difference, we invite you to apply for our Infection Preventionist opening.
We review applications promptly, and qualified candidates will be contacted quickly for interviews. If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your contributions matter, this is your opportunity to thrive.
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 & more
About the Role - What You'll Do
As our Infection Preventionist, you'll be a key member of the Quality Management team, leading efforts to prevent and manage healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This role blends data analysis, staff education, policy development, and hands-on leadership to ensure a safe, high-quality care environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Key responsibilities include:
Conducting infection surveillance and trend analysis
Developing and updating infection prevention protocols
Educating staff and patients on infection control best practices
Investigating and managing outbreaks
Leading risk assessments and recommending improvements
Ensuring compliance with CDC, CMS, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards
Driving quality improvement through data-driven strategies
Collaborating across departments to influence and improve infection prevention practices
Required Skills:
Qualifications
Licensed RN in the state of Oklahoma (required)
CIC Certification and/or HACP-IC within 2 years of hire
Background in nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, or public health
Strong knowledge of infectious diseases and infection control practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in surveillance, data analysis, and computer systems
Self-starter with strong problem-solving ability and collaborative spirit
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role involves both clinical and administrative work in a temperature-controlled setting. Candidates must be comfortable with:
Frequent walking, standing, reaching, and occasional lifting (30-50 lbs)
Exposure to blood/body fluids and infectious diseases
Effective communication with diverse teams, patients, and physicians
Using a variety of software applications and diagnostic technologies
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're driven by purpose and passionate about safety and quality in healthcare, we want to meet you. Apply now to become part of our mission: Each Patient, Each Family, Each & Every Time.
Strength in Numbers
United Surgical Partners International (USPI) and Tenet have combined forces to create the nation’s largest ambulatory surgery provider. Our combined network of exceptional surgical and imaging facilities includes approximately 20 imaging centers, and over 265 short-stay surgical facilities. Together, our partnerships include 50 health systems and more than 4,000 physicians.
Nationwide Experience
Our partners deliver high quality ambulatory solutions in safe, efficient and caring USPI facilities in communities of every size across 29 states. Our physician partners are focused on providing quality patient care, in part because they are invested in their USPI facility. We provide the infrastructure and support they need to perform their best. This is one of the advantages of partnering with USPI.
Quality Patient Services
We share a vision with our physician and health system partners. Our goal is to provide the quality of healthcare services we would insist upon for our own families. Since our founding in 1998, this goal has helped us grow exponentially. Today, our strategic joint venture with Tenet establishes USPI as one of the nation's leading providers of ambulatory solutions.
Operating Excellence
Our size and experience in developing and operating ambulatory facilities and strategic vision allow our facilities to achieve both high patient satisfaction and solid financial results. Moreover, because we engage physicians in the governance and growth of the facility, we also achieve excellent clinical outcomes.