[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Tenet Healthcare jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Tenet Healthcare · West Palm Beach, FL # Infection Preventionist Nurse (IPN) West Palm Beach, FL Healthcare & Clinical Listed on Tenet Healthcare’s official careers site. Listed as of October 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Tenet Healthcare’s careers site →](https://jobs.tenethealth.com/job/west-palm-beach/infection-preventionist-nurse-ipn/1127/101596925376) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Tenet Healthcare](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/) / Infection Preventionist Nurse (IPN) ## Job description Overview  Good Samaritan Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Good Samaritan Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status ### Job Summary Full Time, Days The Infection Prevention Nurse (IPN) directs and coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control within the hospital and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. As such, the IP’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following activities: - Infection prevention and control practice - Incorporates into practice effective activities that are specific to the practice setting, the population served, and the continuum of care. - Surveillance - Uses a systematic approach to monitor the effectiveness of prevention and control strategies that are consistent with the organization’s goals and objectives. - Epidemiology - Applies epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification and benchmarking, to identify target populations, determine risk factors, design prevention and control strategies, analyze trends, and evaluate processes. ### Education - Serves as an educator and educational resource for healthcare providers, ancillary staff, patients, families, and the general public. - Consultation - Provides expert knowledge and guidance in infection prevention, control, and epidemiology. - Occupational health - Collaborates with occupational health in the development of strategies that address the risk of disease transmission to healthcare providers and ancillary staff. - Program administration and evaluation - Systematically evaluates the effectiveness of the program appropriate to the practice setting. - Fiscal responsibility - Practices in a fiscally responsible and accountable manner. - Performance improvement - Functions as an integral part of performance improvement initiatives to promote positive patient and employee outcomes. - Research - Conducts; participates; evaluates; and/or applies relevant research findings to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology practice. Research includes informal epidemiologic studies, e.g., outbreak/cluster investigations, surveillance findings, and others Qualifications Minimum Education /Licensure / Certifications Experienced healthcare professional with a health sciences background Typically a registered nurse (RN), physician, epidemiologist, or medical technologist (MT). Baccalaureate degree preferred, or, in recognition of the current demographics of the field, IPs without a baccalaureate degree are considered compliant with entry-level educational standards as long as certification is maintained. ### Minimum Experience Minimum education, training and background for the successful candidate include: Has knowledge and experience in patient care practices, microbiology, aseptic technique, disinfection/sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, communication, program administration, and epidemiology. Becomes certified in infection prevention and control when eligible through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology; and maintains certification. Completes a basic infection control training course within the first six months of entering the profession or being hired at a Tenet facility, whichever comes first. Eligible candidate will have knowledge in the use of the following systems: · PC-based Word and Excel spreadsheet programs Industry publications as they relate to Quality and other areas, as applicable, such as Safety, Risk Management, Case Management, etc. Organization Description Good Samaritan Medical Center (GSMC) is a 333-bed acute care hospital, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, that provides sophisticated, personalized and emergency medical care to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast with over 100 years of experience. GSMC utilizes some of the latest robotic technologies for robust general surgery procedures including the MAKO and Da Vinci robots. Our cancer center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, anchored by our state-of-the-art Breast Center. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. ### E-Verify [http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify](http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2603024800 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: West Palm Beach, FL[Apply on Tenet Healthcare’s careers site →](https://jobs.tenethealth.com/job/west-palm-beach/infection-preventionist-nurse-ipn/1127/101596925376) ## More jobs at Tenet Healthcare ### [Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - Med Surg](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/jobs/8abbf03db336aca6e3c6/) West Palm Beach, FL ### [Assistant Nurse Manager - Ortho/Concierge](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/jobs/ec8aa4152593caa38164/) West Palm Beach, FL ### [Assistant Nurse Manager Med Surg Full Time Nights](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/jobs/68673832d4970a27fa92/) West Palm Beach, FL ### [Assistant Nursing Manager (ANM) - ER](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/jobs/97caab206824938766a1/) West Palm Beach, FL ### [Assistant Nursing Manager (ANM) - PICU](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/jobs/4023ac590a091dc317d7/) West Palm Beach, FL ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Infection Preventionist/Staff Educator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/aad2a3f4c6f1a72eebae/) Universal Health Services · RADCLIFF, Kentucky ### [Facilities Product Manager - Infection Prevention Solutions - Healthcare+](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/581922f3379cfb8db503/) Aramark · Philadelphia, PA, US ### [Infection Control/Nurse Educator RN](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/3358b2b9e9c81da9a5b6/) Universal Health Services · LEESBURG, Virginia ### [Senior Clinical Infection Prevention Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/steris/jobs/07c87e0d1591a3cf14dc/) Steris · Orlando, Florida, United States ### [Sales Representative - Spokane, WA - Infection Prevention](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/385666ce9c15a36a069b/) Stryker · Spokane, Washington OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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