Infection Control Preventionist

Prime Healthcare; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare’s Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin is seeking an Infection Control Preventionist responsible for surveillance, prevention and control of infection. Maintains regulatory standards and serves as an education consultant to staff, physicians, patients and visitors in safe practices.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field; RN license if applicable; at least two years in healthcare with infection control experience; APIC training desirable and CIC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medicine, nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, public health or related field.
• RN license if applicable; minimum two years in health care with infection control experience.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance, prevention and control of infection across the hospital.
• Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures.
• Educate hospital employees, physicians, patients, volunteers and visitors on safe practices.
• Coordinate infection control activities with Infection Control Committee and Medical Staff.
• Respond to potential exposures and communicate with regulatory agencies.

Skills

Infection control

Staff education

Education

Bachelor's degree in medicine/nursing/epidemiology/microbiology/public health or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Infection Control Preventionist is responsible for surveillance, prevention and control of infection. Assists with policy and procedure development and implementation while maintaining CDC, OSHA, AOA HFAP/TJC/CMS/local regulatory and other regulatory agency standards or directives. Acts as a primary education consultant to hospital employees, physicians, patients, volunteers and visitors in safe Infection Control/Prevention practices. Coordinates all hospital infection control activities with the Infection Control Committee, Medical Staff and hospital employees. Responds to potential exposures by communicating with patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Graduate from an accredited school with a Bachelor’s degree in medicine, nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, public health or other life science related field, preferred.

2. If a registered nurse, must be licensed by the State where the facility is located.

3. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a health care setting required. One year or more of experience in infection control and/or employee health is preferred.

4. Successful completion of formal APIC courses in Infection Control desirable.

5. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf