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UnityPoint Health

Infection Preventionist

Dubuque, IA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in infection prevention, health science, healthcare delivery, public health, laboratory science or related field OR Registered Nurse with 10 or more years of experience in infection ...

UnityPoint Health

Infection Preventionist

Dubuque, IA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in infection prevention, health science, healthcare delivery, public health, laboratory science or related field OR Registered Nurse with 10 or more years of experience in infection ...

UnityPoint Health

Infection Preventionist

Dubuque, IA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in infection prevention, health science, healthcare delivery, public health, laboratory science or related field OR Registered Nurse with 10 or more years of experience in infection ...

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Infection Preventionist

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$22/hr

... Nurse with 10 or more years of experience in infection prevention and control Experience: * 1 year ... RN Dubuque Surgery PC Manufacturing Associates Express Employment Professionals Enterprise ...

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How much do infection prevention rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for infection prevention rn in Iowa is $49.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.37 and $56.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an infection prevention RN?

Infection Prevention Registered Nurses (RNs) are specialized nurses responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring practices that prevent and control the spread of infections within healthcare settings. They educate staff and patients about infection prevention, conduct surveillance for infectious diseases, and ensure compliance with health regulations and guidelines. These nurses play a critical role in improving patient safety by identifying potential infection risks and coordinating outbreak response efforts.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an infection prevention RN?

To thrive as an Infection Prevention RN, you need a solid nursing background, expertise in epidemiology, and often a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) along with RN licensure. Familiarity with infection surveillance software, electronic health records (EHRs), and certifications like CIC (Certification in Infection Control) are highly valued. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to educate and communicate effectively with staff are crucial soft skills. These competencies are essential for effectively identifying, preventing, and controlling infections within healthcare settings, ensuring patient and staff safety.

What are common challenges infection prevention RNs face when implementing new protocols in healthcare settings?

Infection Prevention RNs often encounter challenges such as staff resistance to change, varying levels of infection control knowledge among team members, and balancing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. They must communicate clearly, provide ongoing education, and collaborate closely with nursing, environmental services, and leadership to ensure compliance. Overcoming these challenges requires persistence, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

What is the difference between Infection Prevention Rn vs Infection Control Nurse?

AspectInfection Prevention RnInfection Control Nurse
CertificationsRN license, Infection Control Certification (CIC)RN license, Infection Control Certification (CIC)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, long-term care, outpatient settings
Primary FocusPreventing infections through education and policiesInvestigating and managing infection outbreaks

Both roles require RN licensure and CIC certification, working mainly in healthcare settings. Infection Prevention Rns focus on developing policies and educating staff to prevent infections, while Infection Control Nurses handle outbreak investigations and infection management. They often collaborate but have distinct primary responsibilities within infection control programs.

How to become an infection prevention RN?

To become an infection prevention RN, you typically need a registered nurse license, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Additional certification in infection control, such as the Certification in Infection Control (CIC), enhances job prospects and demonstrates expertise in infection prevention practices.
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Infographic showing various Infection Prevention Rn job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,441 per year, or $49.3 per hour.

Infection Prevention Coordinator - RN

Des Moines, IA • On-site

Trinity Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

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Job description

Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
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Description:
The Infection Prevention Coordinator leads the Infection Prevention Program in collaboration with the infectious disease physician to ensure an effective infrastructure, inclusive decision-making, evidence-based approach, and effective leadership style in achieving excellence in infection prevention and control. Works collaboratively with key stakeholders for disease surveillance, prevention, and containment including the collection, correlation, evaluation, and validation of data to determine patterns and trends of infection. Implements effective strategies and actions to mitigate and/or reduce infection risk to patients and colleagues. Reports data to all appropriate regulatory agencies, governing boards, quality board committees, senior leadership, medical staff executive teams, directors, quality improvement teams and others as appropriate. Implements appropriate infection prevention and control measures set forth by regulatory agencies. Promotes colleague accountability for their own practice and leads the development and ongoing refinement of efficient and exemplar processes with outcomes that meet or exceed expectations/targets in areas of responsibility. The Infection Prevention Coordinator provides oversight, consultation and works collaboratively with the infection prevention specialist. This individual reports directly to the Manager of Quality and Safety.
  • Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the MercyOne (Trinity Health) Mission, Vision, Core Values, Actions and Promise in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
  • Provides expert consultation to key stakeholders including medical staff, senior leadership and colleagues on infection prevention and control.
  • Provides leadership in the management of infection prevention to promote quality clinical outcomes across the continuum to ensure care continuity and evidence-based standards of performance.
  • Develops, coordinates, and implements an overall infection prevention program consistent with the markets strategic plan.
  • Develops a system for identifying, reporting, and investigating, infections and communicable diseases throughout the markets inclusive of clinic settings.
  • Develops a system for identifying, reporting, and investigating hand hygiene practices throughout the hospital and clinic settings.
  • Utilizes internal and external resources to sustain high standards of quality, financial and operational performance in infection prevention.
  • Identifies and utilizes appropriate data/databases to serve as benchmark comparisons for best practice delivery of clinical care related to infection prevention.
  • Collaborates with administration, medical providers, nursing, and other clinical staff leadership to identify and evaluate opportunities to improve infection prevention.
  • Leads and facilitates performance improvement initiatives at the department and organizational levels related to areas of infection prevention.
  • Collects, synthesizes, interprets, prioritizes, and communicates meaningful performance data to support efficient realization of infection prevention and hygiene to reduce cost and improve quality and safety.
  • Continually refines and enhances the infrastructure for infection prevention in unit/department/service lines to support improvements in quality of care and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinates timely submission of data/results related to various regulatory, quality organizations and surveys.
  • Implements mechanisms for receiving timely feedback from providers and colleagues regarding barriers and burdens to providing excellent and safe patient care with regards to infection prevention and collaboratively works to address.
  • Oversees and optimizes infection prevention and control compliance efforts and ensure that markets are in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
  • Authors, monitors, and implements infection prevention and control policies in accordance with state regulations, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
  • Educates on evidence-based practices for illness and disease prevention and control, health promotion, and safe work practices.
  • Completes rounding with the providers/leaders/nurses for infective patients in the acute care and clinic settings making practice recommendations as needed.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary team rounding to identify infection prevention opportunities with follow up to action plans.
  • Regularly attends unit/department huddles and meetings to share information on infection prevention practices and infection trends.
  • Participates in investigations of unplanned infective events or infection risks and reports findings to involved units/departments, such investigations may include learning from defects or root cause analyses.
  • Identifies potential or actual serious conditions or workplace hazards and acts effectively to prevent or resolve.
  • Consults with facilities management and contractors for building projects to ensure regulations for infection prevention are in compliance.
  • Participates in nursing meetings as appropriate.
  • Participates in Medical Staff meetings as appropriate.
  • Participates/leads regional infection prevention workgroup.
  • Oversees infection prevention in the owned critical access hospitals as determined by the manager of quality and safety. This may be market specific.
  • Participates in new hire education for hospital-acquired conditions, hand hygiene and infection practices.
  • Participates in quality and safety meetings working collaboratively with members.
  • Leads and/or supports root cause analyses related to hospital-acquired infections.
  • Completes risk mitigation for construction projects with re-inspections as appropriate.
  • Participates in environment of care rounds and follow up with education.
  • Works collaboratively with quality and safety excellence nurses and risk management in improvement efforts for the safety of the patient as appropriate.
  • Maintains a collaborative relationship with Employee Health leadership in order to limit the likelihood of infection in associates and assists in directing the follow-up of colleagues exposed to a diagnosed or undiagnosed infection.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

General Requirements:
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field required. Master's degree preferred.

  • Infection Control Certification required or obtained within two years after requirements are met.

Experience:
  • Requires a minimum of five (5) years experience in healthcare setting.

Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 537 -bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. Trinity Health has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

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