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Infection Prevention Specialist

UW Health SwedishAmerican
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/21/2026
Job Description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm or as needed by department, this is a Hybrid position, in person location is 1415 E State St.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
  • Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
  • Strong shared governance structure
  • Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare related field. Required

Work Experience

  • Experience in Infection Control/Prevention and/or Public Health. Required
  • Infection Prevention experience in acute care setting or clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting. Required

Licenses and Certifications

  • Board Certification in Infection Control. Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

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