Infection Preventionist Job at Advocate Aurora Health

Infection Preventionist

Advocate Aurora Health

Location:
United States

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

38.20 - 57.30 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Infection Preventionist (IP) leads and implements the system Infection Prevention Program at their respective site. This position is highly visible within the Advocate-Aurora hospital site and across the ambulatory/outpatient continuum, in which the primary goal is to support the Infection Prevention vision, to prevent pathways to infection and proactively manage infection risk across the care continuum.

Job Responsibility:

Works collaboratively with MS Director and AAH Surveillance team members to develop a site Infection Prevention Plan using a risk based approach to prevention and transmission of infections
Serves as a consultant to physicians, associates, patients, families and the community on issues regarding infection prevention and best practice principles
Effectively manages the sites in collaboration with departments/physicians transmission based isolation program
Demonstrates high visibility and accessibility through unit rounding and off site visits to detect gaps and/or deficiencies regarding infection prevention practices
Participates in investigations of unusual infection outbreaks in consultation with an infection Prevention physician, local and state health departments
Designs, implements, monitors and evaluates infection prevention programs using a multidisciplinary approach
Develops and/or reviews hospital or system policies and procedures using evidenced based practices
Participates in continuing education activities at the department, State and National Levels to promote personal growth
Plans and chairs the infection prevention committee
Ensure compliance of their respective site with all infection prevention requirements outlined by key regulatory agencies

Requirements:

Infection Control (CIC) certification issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) or obtained within 2 years
Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, or Bachelor's Degree in Allied Health, or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field
Typically requires 5 years of experience in infection control, nursing and/or medical technology including experience with patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, program administration and epidemiology
Demonstrated self-directed, results-oriented and creative approach to organizational change
Exceptional communication skills sufficient to interact with key stakeholders
Demonstrates results in their ability to lead others through influence
Candidate must be able to perform various physical tasks with a high degree of proficiency, such as articulating, hearing, viewing, and walking throughout the hospital
Able to handle managing multiple priorities, and the ability to change course when unanticipated events arise

What we offer:

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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