Infection Control Preventionist

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking an Infection Control Preventionist to lead surveillance, prevention and control of infections hospital-wide. You will help develop and implement policies aligned with CDC/OSHA and regulatory standards while educating staff, physicians, patients, volunteers and visitors.

You will coordinate infection control activities with the Infection Control Committee and Medical Staff, and respond to potential exposures by communicating with patients, staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medicine, nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, public health or related life science field (preferred).
• RN license required by the state if the applicant is a registered nurse.
• Minimum of two years’ healthcare experience; one year in infection control/employee health preferred.
• APIC infection control courses desirable.
• CIC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveillance, prevention and control of infections hospital-wide.
• Assist with policy and procedure development ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Educate staff, physicians, patients, volunteers and visitors on infection prevention practices.
• Coordinate infection control activities with the Infection Control Committee and Medical Staff.
• Respond to potential exposures by communicating with patients, staff and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Education/training

APIC courses

CIC certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

RN license (if applicable)

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.

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

• Graduate from an accredited school with a Bachelor’s degree in medicine, nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, public health or other life science related field, preferred.
• If a registered nurse, must be licensed by the State where the facility is located.
• 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.
• Successful completion of formal APIC courses in Infection Control desirable.
• 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