Infection Prevention Specialist

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 UW NorthernIllinois benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr