Registered Nurse – Infection Preventionist

Advocate Aurora Health

. Responsible for the day-to-day Infection Prevention program and activities for designated healthcare facilities, clinics, and healthcare services .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMilledgeville • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $38 - $57 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Infection Prevention and Control, with strong capabilities in data analysis, policy development, and collaboration with healthcare leadership. Proficient in utilizing electronic systems for data collection and reporting epidemiological findings.

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Infection Prevention Program ManagementData Analysis and InterpretationEpidemiological ReportingRegistered Nurse LicenseCertification in Infection Control and Prevention (CIC)

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Hard Skills

Data Collection Tools DevelopmentEpidemiological Study ProductionMicrobiology KnowledgeBiostatistics KnowledgeInfection Control Practices Identification

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationProblem Solving Ability

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Data Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse LicenseCertification in Infection Control and Prevention (CIC)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare-associated Infection StatisticsInfection Prevention PoliciesHealthcare Construction InvestigationsOutbreak Control MeasuresPublic Health Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the day-to-day Infection Prevention program and activities for designated healthcare facilities, clinics, and healthcare services
Abstract patient-chart data for surveillance and focus studies and generate healthcare-associated infection statistics
Develop and pilot data collection tools
Use several electronic systems to collect data
Report routine and significant epidemiological findings to department leadership and the Medical Director
Maintain infection records; compile, analyze, and disseminate surveillance data
Collaborate with leadership and recommend improvements based on data analysis, literature reviews, professional standards, and multidisciplinary conferences
Advocate for patients, visitors, and healthcare workers across the continuum of care
Create, implement, and revise infection prevention policies
Assist with investigations and follow-up of healthcare workers and non-employees exposed to communicable diseases and occupational exposures
Assist with investigations and corrective-action recommendations related to healthcare construction and moisture management
Identify unsafe infection-control practices and hazards
Design, implement, and monitor solutions to system-wide, departmental, or unit problems
Serve as a resource for infection prevention issues and participate on relevant committees
Collaborate with public health epidemiology, Safety, Emergency, and Infectious Disease Medicine on policy development, investigations, bioterrorism readiness, and outbreak-control measures
Work on-site across Navicent Baldwin and Navicent Rehabilitation Hospital; participate in the regional on-call rotation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must speak and understand English fluently
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or healthcare related field required
Current applicable state license as a Registered Nurse required
Certification in Infection Control and Prevention (CIC) preferred, and required within 3 years of employment
At least 2 years clinical experience as RN, preferably acute care required
Ability to identify and research problems required
Ability to analyze and interpret data and problem solve required
Excellent oral and written communication skills required
Intermediate to advanced computer skills required
Knowledge of Microbiology, biostatistics, and basic principles of hospital epidemiology preferred
Ability to produce epidemiological studies preferred
Ability to interpret fundamental bio-statistical information and computer generated materials preferred
Intact sense of sight and hearing required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program