Infection Preventionist

Arcadia-Ltc-; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Retail Discounts

Telemedicine

Job summary

Arcadia-Ltc- in Morris, IL is seeking an Infection Preventionist Nurse to plan, implement, and evaluate infection prevention measures across all locations. The role ensures compliance with regulations and supports staff education.

The ideal candidate holds an IL RN license with infection control credentials and experience in long-term care. Join a team focused on safeguarding residents through surveillance, outbreak management, and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in Long Term Care, specifically as an Infection Preventionist, preferred.
• Must be a Registered Nurse, with a license in good standing in the state of IL.
• Infection Control credentials highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control.
• Review, analyze, and implement regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations.
• Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
• Report infection surveillance, prevention, and control information to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.

Skills

Infection control

IL RN license

Infection prevention

Infection control credentials

Job description

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of the Infection Preventionist Nurse is to plan, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control measures across all locations of the company.

Essential Duties:

• Monitor and investigate known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control
• Review, analyze, and implement regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations
• Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology
• Report infection surveillance, prevention, and control information to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation

Benefits Offered:

• Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more
• $25,000 Company Paid Life Insurance – at no cost to you
• Paid Vacations - rolls over each year
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthday, Anniversary Celebrations
• Full-time, Part-time, PRN available
• Free Employee Assistance Programs - professional support & guidance on family, money, health, legal services and more
• Huge Discounts at all major retailers (Walmart, Costco, etc.) at no cost to you
• Virtual Visits with Doctors 24/7, without setting up additional accounts or appointments

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in Long Term Care, specifically as an Infection Preventionist, preferred.
• Must be a Registered Nurse, with a license in good standing in the state of IL.
• Infection Control credentials highly preferred.