Infection Control Preventionist

Saint Francis Hospital • Evanston, IL

119d • $58,240 - $81,307

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Previous work experience in Infection Prevention in an acute care hospital.
• Previous work experience with regulatory visit preparations.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance, prevention and control of infection.
• Assist with policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Maintain compliance with CDC, OSHA, AOA HFAP/TJC/CMS/local regulatory standards.
• Act as a primary education consultant for safe Infection Control/Prevention practices.
• Coordinate hospital infection control activities with the Infection Control Committee and Medical Staff.
• Respond to potential exposures by communicating with relevant parties.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree