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Infection Control Nurse
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West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
Listed on 2026-03-06
Listing for:
Rogers Behavioral Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Infection Control, Public Health Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (IPC Nurse) provides oversight, consultation, and implementation of organization-wide Prevention and Control practices to minimize the acquisition and spread of infection in patients, staff, and all individuals who present to the organization.
Job Duties & Responsibilities- Serves as an expert in infection prevention and control and is a consultant and resource for departments and hospital staff regarding infection prevention and control.
- Coordinates Infection Prevention and Control program and maintains compliance with infection prevention and control guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Infection Prevention and Control Program evaluation and revision; yearly and as needed.
- Conduct quality control tests for hospital waived tests including but not limited to, Influenza and Strep antigen tests.
- Collect, analyze and report data related but not limited to Healthcare Acquired Infections, surveillance and outbreaks.
- Complies with the reportable disease requirements of the local health authority.
- Conducts surveillance rounds, communicates findings and contributes to interdisciplinary collaboration regarding findings.
- Coordinates the Infection Control Dashboard and reports to the appropriate committee.
- Collaborates with quality, regulatory, nursing and environmental services departments on required audits and process improvement programs.
- Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), State of Wisconsin Standards, and other regulatory agency compliance regulations.
- Act as a resource for standards & offer interpretation of standards as requested.
- Coordinates as required by law with federal, state, and local emergency preparedness and health authorities to address communicable disease threats, bioterrorism, and outbreaks.
- Develop educational plans to achieve compliance with new and revised standards as requested.
- Maintain, monitor and review policies and standard work annually and as needed.
- Collaborates with Facilities department on construction projects and conducts Appendix D documentation.
- Contribute to development of and implementation of annual training materials for Infection Prevention and Control for staff, as directed.
- Provide continuing staff education related to Infection Prevention and Control practices meeting Joint Commission, Federal and State(s) regulations.
The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges.
EOE/MFDV
Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action – Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org)
With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee share program
- Life/disability insurance
- Flex spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health and wellness program
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Through United Healthcare, UMR and Health
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