Infection Prevention Nurse | RN

St. Paul's Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Tutera University

Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Tutera Perks

Free AAPACN Membership

Job summary

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse (RN) to lead infection control efforts for our senior care communities. The role involves rounds, data collection, staff training, and outbreak investigations to safeguard resident health.

Ideal candidates hold an active RN license in Illinois, with LTC/SNF/AL/MC experience and proven infection control expertise. Join a mission-driven team focused on safety, quality care, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in the state of practice.
• Prior LTC/SNF/AL/MC experience preferred.
• One year of prior experience providing specialized treatments in LTC/SNF/AL/MC settings required.
• Prior infection control experience required.
• Infection control certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds and monitor infection prevention practices with staff.
• Collect infection data and maintain records for each case.
• Conduct outbreak investigations and staff trainings.
• Investigate infection incidents and report to the appropriate department.
• Ensure availability of supplies required for infection prevention activities.

Skills

RN license

Infection control

Communication

Senior care passion

Education

State RN license

Job description

Job Description

Infection Prevention Nurse | RN

Are you a Registered Nurse | RN seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking health care rockstars to join our team! If you are dedicated and compassionate, WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As an Infection Prevention Nurse, you are responsible for conducting rounds, discussing and monitoring infection prevention practices with staff members, collecting infection data from departments, maintaining records for each case of healthcare-associated infection, conducting outbreak investigation, training staff members on implementation of infection prevention practices, investigating incidents of infections and reporting such incidents to the appropriate person/department, and ensuring availability of supplies required for infection prevention activities.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• Must have active, and in good standing, Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Prior experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting preferred
• One year of prior experience providing specialized treatments in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting required
• Prior Infection Control experience required
• Infection Control certification preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees' and residents' unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
• Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
• Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!
• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our Tutera rockstars. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best health care rockstar they can be!

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

Benefits

How Can You Benefit?

• Advanced Pay
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities
• Free AAPACN Membership

Job ID

2026-19574