Nurse Manager Infection Control

Infection Control Specialist

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis

Department: Infection Control

Schedule: Full time days | Monday through Friday

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 Infection Prevention Strategy: Drive the overall vision, goals, and day-to-day execution of our infection prevention program to create the safest possible environment for our patients, visitors, and clinical staff.
• Ensure Regulatory Excellence: Establish and maintain robust infection control policies that ensure continuous compliance with all accreditation and regulatory standards, keeping our facility at the forefront of quality care.
• Build and Empower High-Performing Teams: Direct the hiring, mentorship, and ongoing professional development of your department staff, fostering a supportive culture centered on clinical excellence and team growth.
• Champion Financial and Operational Success: Manage operating and capital budgets, aligning department resources to hit financial targets while continuously funding key patient-safety initiatives.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Infection control experience preferred

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.

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