St Francis Medical Center

Infection Preventionist

St Francis Medical Center$73K — $111K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in medicine, nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, public health or related field preferred.
  • If a registered nurse, must have a valid state license.
  • Current BLS certification required upon hire and must remain current.
  • Minimum of two years' experience in a healthcare setting; infection control and/or employee health experience preferred.
  • Formal completion of APIC courses in Infection Control is desirable.
  • Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct infection surveillance and prevention efforts.
  • Assist in developing and implementing health policies and procedures.
  • Educate staff, physicians, patients, and visitors on infection control practices.
  • Coordinate infection control activities with various hospital committees.
  • Communicate potential exposure incidents to all stakeholders including patients and staff.

Benefits

  • Flexible benefits package allowing customization to meet individual needs.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • 401K retirement plan to support long-term financial goals.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage to promote health.
  • Tuition reimbursement to encourage ongoing education.
Full Job Description
Overview

• Department: Infection Prevention & Control

• Schedule: full-time, Days

• Facility: Prime Healthcare Olympia Fields Hospital

• Location: Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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.

QualificationsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING1. Graduate from an accredited school with a Bachelors degree in medicine, nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, public health or other life science related field, preferred.2. If a registered nurse, must be licensed by the State where the facility is located.3. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.4. 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.5. Successful completion of formal APIC courses in Infection Control desirable.6. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital 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 StatusFull Time ShiftDays

About St Francis Medical Center

St. Francis Medical Center is a for-profit hospital in Lynwood, California, United States, owned by Prime Healthcare Services.
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