The Infection Preventionist investigates and monitors known or potential sources of suspected infections in order to determine source and ensure controls. Assists in developing policies and procedures for infection control.
Provides education and coordination to the overall infection prevention program.

Coordinates the infection surveillance program, infection prevention and control.
Advises and provides consultation to the Colleague Health Nurse on Infection Control issues for medical
intervention for colleague illness injury and communicable disease as well as for the health hazard monitoring
program according to federal and state regulations.
Collects and analyzes Infection Control data and identifies and implements improvements in preventing and
controlling transmission of infectious disease.
Formulates and reviews Infection Control policies and procedures.
Ensures Infection Control processes are based on sound epidemiological principles.
Advises Risk leadership regarding issues related to Infection Control.
Manages infectious outbreaks.
Develops, formats and processes written communications effectively in accordance with department procedures.
Participates in orientation, preceptorship and mentoring of students, volunteers and other staff as appropriate.
Serves as a resource on Infection Control procedures and processes to colleagues, leaders, and medical staff.
Provides education to staff, physicians, and community.
Ensures the affiliate complies with local, state, and federal Infection Control regulations.
Assists the Chairperson of the Infection Control Panel and assists the panel members in fulfilling their
responsibilities.
Serves on committees, teams, and task forces as assigned.
Participates in projects and clinic and community programs as appropriate.Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm (flexible). No weekends, holidays, or call

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN), Medical Technology or related field is required.
Associates degree in Nursing (ADN) and three years of relevant nursing experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience
Three years of experience in nursing, healthcare, infection prevention, quality or related field is required.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), Medical technologist (MT), or other related clinical licensure in the state of practice is preferred.
Certified in Infection Prevention and Control is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.

Benefits:  HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.Paid Time Off (PTO)  combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.Retirement benefits including HSHS
contributions.Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption   to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

https://benefits.hshs.org/newhire

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Pay Range:

$32.58 - $48.87

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.