Infection Preventionist - RN

Lutheran Life Communities; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay access

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

WellBeing mental health support and 24

Job summary

Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights is hiring an Infection Preventionist (RN). You will run the infection prevention program across campus, track data, and guide nursing staff on prevention practices. The role requires an IL RN license and completion of the CDC Infection Prevention course within 30 days of hire.

Full-time, Monday–Friday days, with Daily Pay access and comprehensive benefits. Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license is required.
• Completion of the CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course, or equivalent, within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Run the infection prevention and control program for every care setting on campus.
• Track infections, spot trends, and turn the data into clear reports and action plans.
• Teach and coach nurses and CNAs on infection prevention practices.
• Do regular rounds and audits on each unit.
• Lead employee health programs for team members.
• Work with clinical leaders, local health department, and state regulators on reporting and survey readiness.
• Mentor nursing staff and serve as the go-to clinical resource for infection questions.

Skills

Infection control

Data reporting

Nursing knowledge

Education

Illinois RN license

CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training

Job description

Earn $90,000 to $115,000 a year as the Infection Preventionist - Registered Nurse(RN) at Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights. You'll work Monday to Friday days, have Daily Pay access, and hear back from us within 48 hours of applying.

Who you'll care for

Lutheran Home has served older adults in Arlington Heights for more than 130 years. Our campus includes skilled nursing, short-term rehab, memory care, and assisted living, and Newsweek named us one of America's Best Nursing Homes for 2025. As our Infection Preventionist, you'll keep residents and team members safe across the whole campus.

What you'll do

• Run the infection prevention and control program for every care setting on campus
• Track infections, spot trends, and turn the data into clear reports and action plans
• Teach and coach nurses and CNAs on infection prevention practices
• Do regular rounds and audits on each unit
• Lead employee health programs for team members
• Work with clinical leaders, the local health department, and state regulators on reporting and survey readiness
• Mentor nursing staff and serve as the go-to clinical resource for infection questions

What you'll need

Required:

• Current Illinois RN license
• Completion of the CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course, or equivalent, within 30 days of hire (Illinois requirement)

Preferred:

• 1 year or more as an Infection Preventionist
• Experience teaching or training staff
• Experience in geriatrics or long-term care
• APIC Fundamentals of Surveillance, Prevention, and Control, or CIC certification
• Comfort analyzing data and writing reports

Pay and benefits

• $90,000 to $115,000 per year, with credit given for experience
• Daily Pay: access your earnings before payday
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• WellBeing mental health support and 24/7 chaplain counseling
• Structured onboarding plus our 365 Program for new team members

Schedule

Full-time, Monday to Friday, day shift. Now and then you may need to flex your hours for training, audits, or an outbreak response.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.