Infection Preventionist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Racine, WI

Facility: Ascension All Saint

Department: Infection Prevention

Schedule: Days | Full-time

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead the design and execution of infection control strategies to create the safest possible environment for our patients and clinical teams.
• Investigate and trace potential health risks with a detective's mindset, identifying root causes to proactively prevent future outbreaks.
• Translate complex regulatory standards and clinical guidelines into actionable, everyday practices that keep our facility at the forefront of safety excellence.
• Empower our healthcare staff by creating and delivering engaging educational tools that turn infection prevention theory into life-saving bedside habits.
• Champion clinical innovation by evaluating new medical equipment and care delivery methods to ensure every modern advancement meets our rigorous safety benchmarks.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) preferred.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing preferred. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Equal employment opportunity employer


Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of infection control strategies to create the safest possible environment for our patients and clinical teams.
• Investigate and trace potential health risks with a detective's mindset, identifying root causes to proactively prevent future outbreaks.
• Translate complex regulatory standards and clinical guidelines into actionable, everyday practices that keep our facility at the forefront of safety excellence.
• Empower our healthcare staff by creating and delivering engaging educational tools that turn infection prevention theory into life-saving bedside habits.
• Champion clinical innovation by evaluating new medical equipment and care delivery methods to ensure every modern advancement meets our rigorous safety benchmarks.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) preferred.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing preferred. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.