Infection Control Registered Nurse (RN)

Deaconess Illinois Union County
Compensation: $31.25 - $46.88/hour

Protect Patients. Lead Change. Improve Outcomes.

At Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, patient safety is at the center of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Infection Control Registered Nurse (RN) to lead infection prevention initiatives that protect patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals across our organization.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise, data analysis, education, and quality improvement to drive meaningful change and improve healthcare outcomes throughout the hospital.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a hospital-wide impact on patient safety and quality outcomes

• Collaborate with leaders, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams across the organization

• Lead infection prevention initiatives and performance improvement projects

• Utilize clinical expertise, data analysis, and regulatory knowledge

• Develop specialized skills in epidemiology, surveillance, and healthcare quality

• Opportunity to earn and maintain Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

What You'll Do

As the Infection Control RN, you will oversee and support infection prevention and control activities throughout the organization while ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate infection prevention and control programs

• Conduct infection surveillance activities and identify opportunities for improvement

• Collect, analyze, trend, and report infection-related data

• Serve as the facility's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Administrator

• Investigate healthcare-associated infections, outbreaks, and exposure events

• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to implement corrective actions and process improvements

• Educate staff, patients, caregivers, and providers on infection prevention best practices

• Monitor compliance with CDC, SHEA, APIC, IDPH, CMS, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements

• Participate in quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives

• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and committees

• Support readiness for regulatory surveys and accreditation reviews

Qualifications

Required

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology

• Minimum three years of acute care clinical experience

Required Within Three Years of Hire

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

Skills & Knowledge

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of infection prevention, epidemiology, and healthcare-associated infection surveillance

• Ability to interpret regulations, standards, and clinical data

• Experience analyzing trends and developing actionable improvement plans

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Excellent communication, presentation, and educational skills

• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders, providers, and frontline staff

Compensation & Incentives

Compensation

Hourly Range: $31.25 - $46.88

Shift Incentives

Eligible for evening, night, and weekend shift incentives based on company policies and applicable job codes. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.

Performance Bonus

Potential eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities based on established metrics and organizational guidelines.

Benefits

At Deaconess Illinois, we invest in your professional development and personal success by offering:

• Flexible scheduling opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

• Payactiv – access earned wages before payday

• Career advancement opportunities

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• Retirement savings plans

• Ongoing professional development and certification support

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about patient safety, quality improvement, infection prevention, and creating healthier outcomes for patients and communities, we invite you to bring your expertise to Deaconess Illinois Medical Center.

Apply today and help lead the efforts that keep our patients, employees, and communities safe.