Infection Prevention Nurse: Lead HAI Prevention & Education

Wsnrc; Bloomingdale (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Group Health Insurance

Retirement

Job summary

Wsnrc is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse to evaluate quality of care and monitor healthcare–associated infections. This role collects, analyzes infection data, presents findings, and recommends actions to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

You will educate staff, ensure compliance with infection control policies, supervise vaccination programs, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives and antibiotic stewardship.

Qualifications

• Current state LPN or RN license.
• Training in infection prevention.
• Certification in infection prevention desired.
• Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor healthcare-associated infections and necessary precautions.
• Prepare and present educational offerings for the staff.
• Lead infection prevention committee agenda and oversight.
• Conduct outbreak investigations and initiate control measures.
• Report communicable diseases to authorities as required.
• Maintain employee health programs and vaccination initiatives.
• Champion the Antibiotic Stewardship Program.

Skills

LPN License

RN License

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Wsnrc is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse to evaluate quality of care and monitor healthcare–associated infections. This role collects, analyzes infection data, presents findings, and recommends actions to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

You will educate staff, ensure compliance with infection control policies, supervise vaccination programs, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives and antibiotic stewardship.