Infection Prevention Leader (RN/LPN) – Stewardship & Compliance

Saba Health Care; Worth Township (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba Health Care is seeking an infection preventionist to partner with the director of nursing and medical leadership to promote sound infection prevention principles and practices throughout the facility.

This role leads a robust team, develops annual IPC goals, collaborates with local and national agencies, oversees surveillance of infections, and reports progress to the quality committee. A nursing, microbiology or epidemiology background with completed IDPH approved IPC training is required.

Qualifications

• Requires nursing, medical tech, microbiology, or related field training.
• Qualified by education, training, experience or certification.
• Completed IDPH approved specialized training in infection prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plans.
• Collaborate with facility leaders and public health agencies on IPC activities.
• Oversee infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship programs.
• Surveil healthcare- and community-acquired infections.
• Lead facility-wide interdepartmental infection control program.
• Participate in national collaboratives and external reporting to CDC NHSN.
• Educate staff and ensure IPC, OSHA compliance and interventions.
• Perform regular infection control rounds, audits, and surveillance.

Skills

Nursing background

Infection prevention

Epidemiology

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (RN)

Job description

Saba Health Care is seeking an infection preventionist to partner with the director of nursing and medical leadership to promote sound infection prevention principles and practices throughout the facility.

This role leads a robust team, develops annual IPC goals, collaborates with local and national agencies, oversees surveillance of infections, and reports progress to the quality committee. A nursing, microbiology or epidemiology background with completed IDPH approved IPC training is required.