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Prime Healthcare lists this Infection Control Preventionist opportunity in elgin, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
nThe 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.
nQualifications
nEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
nnnGraduate from an accredited school with a Bachelor’s degree in medicine, nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, public health or other life science related field, preferred.
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nnIf a registered nurse, must be licensed by the State where the facility is located.
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nnMinimum 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.
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nnSuccessful completion of formal APIC courses in Infection Control desirable.
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nnCertification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.
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n nPay Transparency
nSaint Joseph Hospital - Elgin 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 $35.35 to $53.58 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.
nThe 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:
nEmployment Status
nFull Time
nShift
nDays
nEqual Employment Opportunity
nCompany 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:
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nFacilitySaint Joseph Hospital - Elgin
nLocationUS-IL-Elgin
nID
nCategoryClinical Professional
nPosition TypeFull Time
nShiftDays
nJob TypeExempt
Worksite address
elgin, IL, 60122, US
Who can apply
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