What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Infection Preventionist Nurse position at Froedtert South?
Company Description Froedtert Hospital is a key part of Froedtert Health, a regional health care system committed to high-quality patient care and clinical excellence. Team members collaborate across hospitals and clinics to advance medicine and improve community health outcomes. The organization offers a wide range of career opportunities in clinical and non-clinical roles, with a focus on professional development and teamwork. Interested applicants can follow the Froedtert Health LinkedIn company page to connect with employees, learn about open positions, and stay informed about hospital and health system updates.
Role Description The Infection Control Nurse is a full-time, on-site role based at Froedtert Hospital in Pleasant Prairie, WI. This role is responsible for monitoring, investigating, and reporting hospital-acquired infections and implementing evidence-based infection prevention strategies. Daily tasks include conducting surveillance activities, performing audits of infection control practices, educating clinical and non-clinical staff on infection prevention protocols, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient and staff safety. The Infection Control Nurse also assists in policy development, participates in outbreak investigations, ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and supports continuous quality improvement initiatives related to infection prevention.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in Infection Control and Infection prevention practices.
- Professional Nursing background, with current RN license in the state of Wisconsin or eligibility to obtain licensure.
- Understanding of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, including epidemiology and pathogen transmission.
- Experience applying infection-related guidelines and standards in clinical settings.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.
- Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills to educate and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and use electronic health records and infection surveillance systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail.