Infection Preventionist (RN)

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is seeking an Infection Preventionist in the Infection Prevention department. The role focuses on surveillance, prevention and control of infections, with responsibility for policy development and staff education.

Education and certifications are required or preferred as outlined, including a bachelor’s degree in life sciences and BLS. RN licensure is required if applicable, with focused experience in infection control and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, public health or life sciences preferred.
• If RN, must be licensed by the State.
• Current BLS certificate on hire and maintained.
• Minimum 2 years in healthcare; 1+ year in infection control or employee health preferred.
• APIC Infection Control courses desirable; CIC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance, prevention and control of infection.
• Assist with policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Education consultant for hospital staff, physicians, patients, volunteers and visitors on infection control practices.
• Coordinate infection control activities with Infection Control Committee, Medical Staff and hospital staff.
• Respond to potential exposures by communicating with patients, physicians and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Infection control

Education delivery

Regulatory compliance

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

RN license (if applicable)

Job description

• Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center
• Location: Joliet, IL 60435

Overview

• Department: Infection Prevention
• Schedule: Days, full-time
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center
• Location: Joliet, IL 60435

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.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 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 Medical Center - Joliet 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 $73,528 to $111,446 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