Infection Preventionist: Champion Hospital Safety & Compliance

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

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead infection prevention, control, and education across hospital facilities, collaborating with leadership, nursing and medical staff. This role analyzes clinical care, promotes evidence-based practices to prevent HAIs, coordinates improvement initiatives, and supports regulatory readiness.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a clinical field, CIC certification within 3 years of hire, 5 years of healthcare experience, and RN licensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field, public health, or related field.
• CIC certification required within 3 years of hire and maintained thereafter.
• 5 years of experience in a healthcare or clinical environment.
• RN licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention, control, and education across hospital facilities.
• Collaborate with leadership, nursing and medical staff to promote evidence-based practices.
• Identify report communicable diseases and coordinate prevention program improvements.
• Support regulatory readiness and contribute to the Infection Prevention and Control Plan.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical field

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OSF HealthCare seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead infection prevention, control, and education across hospital facilities, collaborating with leadership, nursing and medical staff. This role analyzes clinical care, promotes evidence-based practices to prevent HAIs, coordinates improvement initiatives, and supports regulatory readiness.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a clinical field, CIC certification within 3 years of hire, 5 years of healthcare experience, and RN licensure