Infection Control Coordinator
About The Position
Deaconess Illinois Medical Center is seeking an experienced Infection Control Registered Nurse to lead and support infection prevention and control activities across the organization. The role combines clinical expertise, data analysis, education, and quality improvement to protect patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals and improve outcomes. The Infection Control RN oversees infection prevention programs and supports compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The position also offers the opportunity to develop specialized skills in epidemiology, surveillance, and healthcare quality, and to earn and maintain Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
Requirements
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology.
- Minimum three years of acute care clinical experience.
- Obtain Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within three years of hire.
- Strong knowledge of infection prevention, epidemiology, and healthcare-associated infection surveillance.
- Ability to interpret regulations, standards, and clinical data.
- Experience analyzing trends and developing actionable improvement plans.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and educational skills.
- Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders, providers, and frontline staff.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate infection prevention and control programs.
- Conduct infection surveillance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collect, analyze, trend, and report infection-related data.
- Serve as the facility's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Administrator.
- Investigate healthcare-associated infections, outbreaks, and exposure events.
- Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to implement corrective actions and process improvements.
- Educate staff, patients, caregivers, and providers on infection prevention best practices.
- Monitor compliance with CDC, SHEA, APIC, IDPH, CMS, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Participate in quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and committees.
- Support readiness for regulatory surveys and accreditation reviews.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Payactiv access to earned wages before payday
- Career advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Retirement savings plans
- Ongoing professional development and certification support
- Potential eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities
- Evening, night, and weekend shift incentives based on company policies and applicable job codes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
