Infection Control Officer Nurse
By Franciscan Health At , Olympia Fields, 60461
Required- 2 years' Experience as an Infection Preventionist
Required- Within 36 months- Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
Infection Prevention Committee Serves as a member of the Infection Prevention Committee.
Required- 2 years Nursing/Patient Care
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Infection Preventionist Jobs
By OSF HealthCare At , Evergreen Park, 60805, Il $36.79 - $43.29 an hour
Licensure/Certifications: Become CIC certified within 3 years of experience and maintain certification experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical field OR Master’s degree in Public Health
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
2 years Infection Prevention experience
Infection Preventionist I Jobs
By Northwestern Medicine At , Chicago, 60611, Il
Other responsibilities as designated in the support of organizational priorities.
Appropriate state licensure for RN or certification for Medical Technologist
2 years of relevant work experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board for Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC)
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Infection Control? Join our team and help us protect our community from the spread of infectious diseases!

Overview of Infection Control Infection control is a medical specialty that focuses on preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Infection control professionals work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. They are responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to reduce the risk of infection and ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Detailed Job Description of Infection Control Infection control professionals are responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to reduce the risk of infection and ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. This includes monitoring and evaluating infection control practices, conducting surveillance of infections, and providing education and training on infection control topics. They also investigate outbreaks of infectious diseases, develop and implement infection control plans, and provide guidance on infection control practices. Infection Control Job Skills Required
• Knowledge of infection control principles and practices
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and guidelines
• Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Infection Control Job Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, or a related field
• Certification in infection control (e.g., CIC)
• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of infection control principles and practices
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and guidelines
Infection Control Job Knowledge
• Knowledge of infection control principles and practices
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and guidelines
• Knowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques
• Knowledge of infection control software
Infection Control Job Experience
• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience in infection control
• Experience in epidemiology and biostatistics
• Experience in laboratory techniques
• Experience in infection control software
Infection Control Job Responsibilities
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to reduce the risk of infection
• Monitor and evaluate infection control practices
• Conduct surveillance of infections
• Investigate outbreaks of infectious diseases
• Develop and implement infection control plans
• Provide education and training on infection control topics
• Provide guidance on infection control practices