Infection Prevention Leader — Hospital Safety & Education

OSF HealthCare; Streator (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead prevention, control, and education across a hospital entity. You will work with care teams to drive evidence-based practices to reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve patient safety.

The role develops and delivers training, analyzes surveillance data, coordinates improvement initiatives, and participates in infection prevention councils to shape policies and annual plans. Bachelor’s degree and CIC required; RN license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field, public health, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a healthcare or clinical environment.
• CIC certification required within 3 years of hire and maintained thereafter.
• RN licensure preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Oversees infection prevention, control and education at the facility level within a Quality & Safety framework.
• Leads reviews of clinical care, analyzes data, and promotes evidence-based infection prevention practices.
• Develops and coordinates education programs on infection prevention and control.
• Collaborates with leadership, staff, and stakeholders to maintain regulatory readiness and zero-harm goals.
• Identifies/report communicable diseases and investigates clusters with health authorities; contributes to ICP policies.

Skills

5 years healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical field/public health

Job description

OSF HealthCare seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead prevention, control, and education across a hospital entity. You will work with care teams to drive evidence-based practices to reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve patient safety.

The role develops and delivers training, analyzes surveillance data, coordinates improvement initiatives, and participates in infection prevention councils to shape policies and annual plans. Bachelor’s degree and CIC required; RN license preferred.