Infection Prevention Specialist | Quality & Safety Champion

OSF HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead infection prevention, control, and education across a patient-care entity. You will work with nursing, medical staff, and leadership to promote evidence-based practices, monitor HAIs, and drive continuous improvement within a robust Quality and Safety program.

Required 5 years in healthcare and a Bachelor’s in a clinical field or public health; CIC within 3 years of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field, public health, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in healthcare or a clinical setting.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention, control, and education at the entity level.
• Promote evidence-based practices to prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
• Develop, deliver, and monitor infection prevention programs and policies.
• Coordinate infection prevention process improvement initiatives across teams.
• Collaborate with facility leadership, nursing, medical staff and stakeholders to ensure regulatory readiness.
• Identify and report communicable diseases to local/state health departments as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical and problem-solving

Knowledge of infection prevention

Team collaboration across disciplines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical field/public health

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead infection prevention, control, and education across a patient-care entity. You will work with nursing, medical staff, and leadership to promote evidence-based practices, monitor HAIs, and drive continuous improvement within a robust Quality and Safety program.

Required 5 years in healthcare and a Bachelor’s in a clinical field or public health; CIC within 3 years of hire.