Salary Not Available Position range in Joplin, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $64k - $92k Per Year RN Infection Preventionist | Freeman West | Full-Time Days Freeman Health System

Occupation:

Registered Nurses

Location:

Joplin, MO - 64804

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

07/26/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

Freeman Health System

Web Site:

www.freemanhealth.com Job #:

JR111714

Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Hours 40 Hours Per Week Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions. About Us - Infection Prevention

• Infection Prevention Freeman Infection Prevention works closely to monitor and prevent against the spread of infectious disease in the public.
• Our team works diligently to facilitate new opportunities to improve patient care.
• A fast paced environment that requires a high level of critical thinking and communication

Schedule:

Full-Time (40hrs/week) What You'll Do The Infection Preventionist is a professional who works independently and collaboratively with the Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator (IPO) to provide service line support to Freeman Health System. Acts as a resource for department, administration, medical staff, and hospital personnel in areas related to Infection Prevention. Ensures that projects and activities of the hospital are in accordance with the Infection Prevention Plan, HFAP Regulations, CMS, and Hospital policy. Participates in all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education on infection prevention processes within Freeman Health System to facilitate opportunities to improve patient care. Submits reports and reviews in a complete, final and timely manner. Works independently utilizing a high level of initiative, judgment and critical thinking skills and collaboratively using good team and communication skills. Ability to exercise excellent judgement in dealing with daily issues as they arise and to recognize when to escalate issues to the IPO. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in healthcare quality, clinical discipline or other related field.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 90 days.
• Current Missouri Registered Nurse license or current Registered Nurse license from a compact state. If a compact license is held, it must be in the nurse's state of residence. Freeman Perks and Programs
• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Disability pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

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