Per Diem Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse RN

Final date to receive applications

01/16/2026

Coordinates and monitors the provision of infection control throughout the hospital services by demonstrating leadership, creativity, initiative, and collaborative problem solving.

Per Diem

• Serves as a resource and promotes best practices and principles of infection prevention.
• Develops, implements, documents, and monitors the infection control plan, programs, and initiatives for the hospital.
• Sits on multiple committees, including PI/Safety Committee I.
• Assures compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. Becomes familiar with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and accrediting body standards and regulations.
• Collects, analyzes, and submits data in a timely manner, as required.
• Collects 30- and 90- day infections and complications data. Works closely with the surgeons and staff to investigate any identified issues or concerns.
• Rounds the hospital on a regular basis to assist with survey readiness.
• Works closely with the performance improvement team to ensure all reporting deadlines are met.
• Educates all staff, leaders, and providers in relation to infection control and prevention standards. Provides updates at All Staff meetings on infection control updates.
• Collaborates with and provides back-up for the Employee Health RN.
• Completes employee health visits per organization policy and department protocols.
• Performs blood borne pathogen exposure assessment, treatment, and follow up.
• Participates in preventative screening and vaccination programs (I.e., TB skin testing, influenza, hepatitis B, MMR, varicella, and other appropriate immunizations) and surveillance programs designed to identify and monitor risk.
• Is independent and self-driven in their workday practices.
• Regular and prompt work‑site attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Current licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin.
• Infection Prevention/Control Certification preferred.
• BLS certification is required upon hire.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products is preferred.
• Willingness to participate in goal‑setting and educational activities for own professional advancement and that of others. Participates, trains and adheres to facility compliance program.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of infection control, membership in APIC, or previous health care leadership or management experience is preferred.
• Is aware of professional standards, accrediting organization standards, State and Federal regulations, and performs in accordance with them.

• Free meals
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Wellness reimbursement

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.

Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi‑cultural organization.

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