RN - Infection Preventionist

Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation; Du Quoin (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (BCBS)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Vacation

PLAWA

And More!

Job summary

Du Quoin Nursing & Rehabilitation in Du Quoin, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist for a full-time role. You will lead the facility's infection prevention program, educate staff, monitor trends, and partner with nursing leadership to improve resident safety and quality of care.

Ideal candidates will have an IL RN license, experience in infection prevention and long-term care, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• RN license required (Illinois).
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Infection prevention experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to educate and support staff.
• Commitment to resident safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the facility's Infection Prevention & Control Program.
• Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, reporting, and trend analysis.
• Educate and support staff on infection prevention practices.
• Monitor infection control practices throughout the facility.
• Support compliance with applicable infection prevention requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement and survey readiness initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to promote positive resident outcomes.
• Provide on-call support as assigned.

Skills

Infection prevention

Organization

Communication skills

Staff training

Problem-solving

Education

Illinois RN license

Job description

Infection Preventionist (RN) – Full-Time

Job DetailsJob Location: 15F77 - DuQuoin - Du Quoin, IL 62832Salary Range: $33.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Du Quoin Nursing & Rehabilitation Du Quoin, Illinois

This position is open to Registered Nurses (RNs) only. If you are not a Registered Nurse, please view our other available opportunities.

Take Your Nursing Career Beyond the Floor

Ready to use your nursing experience in a role focused on prevention, education, quality, and resident safety?

Du Quoin Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist to join our clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys problem-solving, educating others, identifying trends, and making an impact throughout the entire facility.

Competitive Pay

Registered Nurse (RN): $33.00–$35.00/hour

Plus:

• $0.10/hour for each year of verified experience, up to 20 years
• +$0.75/hour for on-call responsibilities
• Annual performance evaluation with the potential for a pay increase

Why Join Du Quoin?

• Full-time nursing leadership opportunity
• Competitive RN wages
• Additional experience pay
• Additional on-call pay
• Specialized clinical role
• Supportive leadership team
• Professional growth opportunities
• Opportunity to educate and support nursing staff
• Make a facility-wide impact on resident safety and quality of care

Full-Time Benefits

• BCBS Health Insurance Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• PLAWA
• And More!

What You'll Do

As our Infection Preventionist, you'll lead and support infection prevention efforts throughout the facility while working closely with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team.

• Oversee the facility's Infection Prevention & Control Program
• Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, reporting, and trend analysis
• Educate and support staff on infection prevention practices
• Monitor infection control practices throughout the facility
• Support compliance with applicable infection prevention requirements
• Participate in quality improvement and survey readiness initiatives
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to promote positive resident outcomes
• Provide on-call support as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Long-term care experience preferred
• Infection Prevention experience is a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to educate and support staff
• Commitment to resident safety and quality care

Your Nursing Experience Can Make a Facility-Wide Impact

If you're ready to grow beyond traditional bedside nursing and take on a specialized role where prevention, education, and clinical leadership come together, we'd love to meet you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.