Infection Control Coordinator (Registered Nurse II)

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Job Requisition ID: 59301 
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026
Agency: Illinois Department of Human Services
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,423 - $10,242 per month ($89,076 - $122,904 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Alton Mental Health Center

Nursing Services - Employee Support, Health Services, and Infection Control
Work County: Madison
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire an energetic licensed Registered Nurse to serve as Infection Control Coordinator for a 24/7 shift operated facility for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. The incumbent will monitor the review of all suspected and proven infections, develop and review facility Infection Control policies and procedures and provide clinical advice and guidance to treatment staff on the implementation of infection control procedures.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a facility-wide Infection Control Coordinator for a 24/7 shift operated facility.
• Manages Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) mandated programs to prevent transmission of communicable diseases. 
• Utilizing the nursing process, plans and provides for the development and delivery of nursing care for individuals receiving health care services for infectious diseases.
• Provides education and conducts training in conjunction with the Training Coordinator in staff development classes related to health and infection control issues.
• Completes mandatory training requirements and participates in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain professional competency.
• Serves as a nursing team leader.
• Prepares and maintains records and/or reports needed to adequately document nursing care plans.
• Serves on-call as assigned for any problematic areas encountered in completing assigned duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience OR (b) a bachelor’s degree in nursing and one year of professional nursing experience OR (c) a master’s degree in nursing.
• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Condition of Employment

• Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. 
• Requires the ability to obtain the Certification of Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within two years of employment. 
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays on a rotation basis.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. 
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and basic computer skills.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
  Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
     * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx