Infection Prevention Specialist

1 month ago


Urbana, Illinois, United States Carle Foundation Hospital Full time
Job Summary

The Infection Preventionist serves as a certified subject-matter expert to develop, implement and provide oversight for the organization's infection prevention program. This includes infection surveillance, prevention and control activities, surveillance data analysis, guiding prevention and follow-up activities, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, providing infection prevention education for personnel, and providing expert infection prevention guidance during infection surge events.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures
  • Conduct annual and ongoing risk assessments to identify potential for acquiring and transmitting infections
  • Monitor and assist with data submission for reporting purposes
  • Develop and recommend annual plans and goals for prioritized risks, reduction of unprotected exposure and transmission
  • Evaluate and investigate infection prevention and control issues and concerns
  • Develop and initiate control measures in collaboration with Infectious Disease, Occupational Medicine, and/or Public Health as needed
  • Provide assistance to Public Health Officials for disease/exposure investigation and follow-up
  • Facilitate Performance Improvement teams and assist with implementation of established action plans
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field
  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within 3 years
  • Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois (if degree is in nursing) upon hire
  • Experience in Hospital Infection Prevention or Hospital Epidemiology/Microbiology
  • Strong analytical, presentation, and teaching skills
  • Flexible with schedule to accommodate urgent requests and deliverable deadlines
Work Environment

This position is located at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, highly visible, and challenging environment.

Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.



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