Infection Preventionist
About the role
Lead the design and execution of infection control strategies to create the safest possible environment for our patients and clinical teams.
Investigate and trace potential health risks with a detective’s mindset, identifying root causes to proactively prevent future outbreaks.
Translate complex regulatory standards and clinical guidelines into actionable, everyday practices that keep our facility at the forefront of safety excellence.
Empower our healthcare staff by creating and delivering engaging educational tools that turn infection prevention theory into life-saving bedside habits.
Champion clinical innovation by evaluating new medical equipment and care delivery methods to ensure every modern advancement meets our rigorous safety benchmarks.
Responsibilities
- Lead infection control strategies
- Investigate and trace health risks
- Implement regulatory standards
- Create educational tools
- Evaluate medical equipment
Requirements
- BLS Provider preferred
- Certification specializing in Infection Control from CBIC preferred
- Registered Nurse from Wisconsin Board of Nursing preferred
- High school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
Qualifications
- Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) preferred. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing preferred. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
- Education: High school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Skills
- Strong infection control knowledge
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Benefits
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Days | Full-time