Location US-GA-Athens

ID 2026-31887

Category

Quality

Position Type

Full-Time

Location Type

Onsite

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Clinic

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the infection prevention function at local entities and applicable practices. Responsible for leading and driving safety and quality performance improvement initiatives to address trends and deficiencies in Infection Prevention as identified by the Surveillance and Analysis team and set by PHC QSS. Promotes a culture of continuous improvement in the reduction of infections through use of Lean methodology, coaching, tools, data analysis, reliability, sustainability and spread. Manages and supports a portfolio of strategic projects using the performance improvement model. Ensures all performance improvement activities are compliant with regulatory and accreditation bodies.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with a current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License Required or
• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Public Health, Biology, Epidemiology, Medical Technology, or other related health/science field Required

Work Experience

• 5 years of previous work experience in a hospital setting, clinical quality, epidemiology or performance improvement, preferably in infection prevention Required

Licenses and Certifications

• CIC - Certified in Infection Control Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) Upon Hire Required

Piedmont Clinic

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