Incentives:
Eligible for evening/night, weekend shift incentive based on company policies and applicable job codes. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.
Bonus:
Potential for a performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility criteria and achievement of defined metrics. Details regarding bonus eligibility and performance goals will be provided during the interview process or upon hire.
Benefits:
We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:
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The Team Lead Infection Preventionist will participate and guide the Infection Prevention & Control Program. This position will maintain and demonstrate proficiency with epidemiologic principles and mechanisms of endemic and epidemic risks of infection, actively participates in the execution of the Infection Prevention & Control Plan for organization, obtaining direction to maintain structure and systems needed to identify and meet organizational needs. Additionally, this position requires skilled communication to work effectively with various employees and groups to gather pertinent practice information and implement necessary changes. Assessments will be performed and conducted to provide appropriate follow-up to reduce the risk of infection and improve patient safety. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for executing the hospital infection surveillance, prevention, and control activities and practices by conducting activities and actions known to be effective in reducing infections. This includes making recommendations, conducting surveillance, and maintaining hospital-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control policies. Infection Preventionist will confer with organizational stakeholders and local health departments to implement infection reduction strategies and best practices.
Required: Certifications/Licenses/Experience:
Preferred: Certifications/Licenses/Experience:
Other Keywords: Infection Control // Infection Prevention // Performance Improvement // Quality // Registered Nurse // RN
Campus: Midtown
Shift: Dayshift
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State.
Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.
As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.
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Our commitment to progressive, patient-centered care guides our work every day as our priorities are set and decisions are made with a local focus and direction.
