Registered Nurse Specialist Infection Control

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage: medical

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match (4

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ascension seeks an experienced Infection Control RN to lead prevention strategies, conduct active surveillance, and participate in outbreak response across high-volume hospital units. The role emphasizes collaboration with pharmacy, lab, and medical teams, and adherence to CDC guidance.

Requirements include CBIC certification within 3 years of hire and Oklahoma RN licensure, with a diploma in nursing. The position is full-time and on-site in Tulsa, OK.

Qualifications

• CBIC Infection Control certification required within 3 years of hire
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Oklahoma prior to hire
• RN credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing prior to hire

Responsibilities

• Conduct active surveillance and investigations to minimize catheter-associated urinary tract infections in high-volume hospital units.
• Track multidrug-resistant organisms and report data to national safety databases; enforce isolation precautions.
• Improve ER workflows with customized triage screening tools and real-time aseptic technique audits during resuscitations.
• Lead unit huddles and audit hand hygiene and PPE protocols; oversee wound care compliance on medical-surgical units.
• Coordinate outbreak response with pharmacy, laboratory and medical teams; promote antibiotic stewardship and update policies per CDC guidance.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Accountability

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Tulsa, OK
• Facility: Ascension Medical Center
• Specialty: Infection Control
• Schedule: Full-Time, 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Drive infection prevention strategies by conducting active surveillance, daily necessity reviews and root-cause investigations to minimize catheter-associated urinary tract infections across high-volume hospital units.
• Streamline regulatory reporting and containment by tracking multidrug-resistant organisms, submitting accurate data to national safety databases and enforcing immediate isolation precautions to protect staff and patients.
• Strengthen emergency room workflows through customized triage screening tools, real-time aseptic technique audits during critical resuscitations and proactive waiting room patient flow controls.
• Elevate clinical standards on medical-surgical units by leading unit huddles, auditing hand hygiene and personal protective equipment protocols, and overseeing surgical wound care compliance.
• Lead cross-functional outbreak response efforts by partnering with pharmacy, laboratory and medical teams to investigate infection clusters, enforce antibiotic stewardship and update institutional policies to match CDC guidance.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s): Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certification in Infection Prevention and Control required within 3 years of hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences:

• Certified in Infection Control (CIC) credential and 3+ years of Infection Prevention experience with surgical background is strongly preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of hospital staff (Executive Leadership, Physicians, front line teams, nursing, etc.)
• Demonstrable accountability, critical thinking, follow-through, and relationship‑building skills.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military‑Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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