Infection Preventionist
Ascension Health
**Details**
+ **Department: Infection Control**
+ **Schedule: Full Time, Days (M-F, 8A-5P)**
+ **Hospital: Mercy Hospital**
+ **Location: Oshkosh, WI**
**Benefits**
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
**Responsibilities**
Plan, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control measures.
+ Monitor and investigate known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control.
+ Review, analyze, and implementsregulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations.
+ Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
+ Report infection surveillance, prevention and control in formation to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.
+ Participate in the development of special studies designed to identify unusual epidemic situations or to evaluate the impact of new products, equipment or delivery of patient care. Report results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.
**Requirements**
Education:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Microbiology or related field required. OR must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and be able to obtain Bachelor's Degree in Nursingwithin two (2) years of hire.
Work Experience:
+ Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in the field of the primary work required.
**Why Join Our Team**
Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
**This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.**
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