Infection Prevention
Infection Preventionist (CIC)
Designs and implements comprehensive infection prevention programs using epidemiologic principles.
Salary Range
$80,000 – $115,000
Education
BSN or MSN
Next Steps
Director of Infection Prevention, Public Health Nursing
Key Responsibilities
- Design infection prevention programs
- Collaborate with microbiology and pharmacy
- Analyze infection data and prepare reports
- Develop outbreak response plans
- Represent IP on quality committees
Work Settings
HospitalsHealth SystemsPublic Health Agencies
Certifications
CIC
Career Advancement
Director of Infection Prevention, Public Health Nursing
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