Infection Preventionist RN — Lead Control & Education

Legacy Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Tuition reimbursement

Internal growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

401K match

Employee concierge program

Job summary

Aventura Joliet is seeking a dedicated Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team. You will lead infection prevention initiatives, educate staff, and help develop and enforce policies to maintain high standards of resident care at Avantra Joliet.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Science or Nursing, an Illinois RN license, CPR certification, and several years of RN and infection control experience. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Nursing or related field.
• Unencumbered State of Illinois RN license.
• CPR Certification required.
• Five (5) years of RN experience and 2–3 years in infection control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and enforce infection control policies and procedures.
• Identify, control and prevent outbreaks of infection in the facility.
• Collect and analyze infection control data for reporting and improvement.
• Provide infection prevention education to staff, residents, and families.

Skills

Infection control experience

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Nursing or related field

Job description

Aventura Joliet is seeking a dedicated Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team. You will lead infection prevention initiatives, educate staff, and help develop and enforce policies to maintain high standards of resident care at Avantra Joliet.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Science or Nursing, an Illinois RN license, CPR certification, and several years of RN and infection control experience. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.