Infection Control Epidemiology RN: CQI & Education Lead

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a dedicated professional for infection control in Oak Lawn, Illinois. The incumbent will perform surveillance for infections, provide education, and contribute to clinical research. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field, an RN license, and 5 years of clinical experience are required.

This position involves significant community interaction and continuous quality improvement practices, ensuring safe patient care backed by evidence-based standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Current RN license in State of Illinois.
• Certification in infection control within five years.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveillance for infections utilizing approved definitions/methods.
• Provide infection control education to associates.
• Conduct and monitor clinical Epidemiology research programs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to document occurrences in charts

Basic clinical knowledge of CQI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology and/or Biostatistics

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a dedicated professional for infection control in Oak Lawn, Illinois. The incumbent will perform surveillance for infections, provide education, and contribute to clinical research. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field, an RN license, and 5 years of clinical experience are required.

This position involves significant community interaction and continuous quality improvement practices, ensuring safe patient care backed by evidence-based standards.