Top 201 Infection control Jobs in Lake Forest Il

Infection Preventionist
Endeavor Health —Highland Park, IL
- $38.67 - $59.94 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Acute care
- Nursing
- RN License
- Free parking
- Wellness program
RN Clinical Manager - $5,000 Sign on Bonus
Premise Health —Deerfield, IL
- $96,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Nursing
- RN License
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Nurse Practitioner Med Spa
Vitagen Aesthetics —Des Plaines, IL
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Sanitation
- HIPAA
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Staff Nurse
Abbott House, LLC —Highland Park, IL
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Part-time
- Psychiatry
- RN License
- Computer literacy
- 401(k) matching
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Licensed Practical Nurse
North Shore Place Assisted Living and Memory Care —Northbrook, IL
- $34 - $36 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Premise Health —Grayslake, IL
- $26 - $31 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Franciscan Ministries —Lindenhurst, IL
- $35 - $47 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Mid-level
Director of Nursing
Golfview Developmental Center —Des Plaines, IL
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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RN ICU
Medcadre Inc —Pleasant Prairie, WI
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Email
- Nursing
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $40 - $43 an hour
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- Nursing home
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Evolve at Lake Zurich —Lake Zurich, IL
- From $19.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- CPR Certification
- Patient monitoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Wound Care & Infection Prevention (IP) Nurse – RN / LPN
Complete Care at Sheridan Commons —Chicago, IL
- $32 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- HIPAA
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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IP / Wound Care Nurse
ALIYA of Evanston —Evanston, IL
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Skilled nursing facility
- OSHA
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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AL- C.N.A
Evolve at Lake Zurich —Lake Zurich, IL
- From $19.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- CPR Certification
- Patient monitoring
- 403(b)
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CNA
The Garlands of Barrington —Barrington, IL
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Admissions Nurse - RN
Franciscan Ministries —Lindenhurst, IL
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
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RN - Overnight Registered Nurse
The Garlands of Barrington —Barrington, IL
- $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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CNA/RN/LPN - PerDiem Shift
Mokins Healthcare Staffing LLC —Zion, IL
- $20 - $50 an hour
- Contract
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Nursing
- Vital signs
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Part Time Registered Nurse
GI Partners of Illinois LLC —Chicago, IL
- $40 - $43 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Medication administration
- RN License
- Paid time off
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Citadel At Casa Scalabrini —Northlake, IL
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Skilled nursing facility
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Infection Preventionist

Endeavor Health -
Highland Park, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$38.67 - $59.94 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Wellness program
Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

TJC
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Team leadership
Infectious disease care
Laboratory experience
Productivity software
Hospital regulatory compliance
Adult learning
Adult education

Full Job Description

Hourly Pay Range:

$38.67 - $59.94 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

Position: RN Infection Preventionist
Location: Highland Park, IL
Full Time: 40 hours/week
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p
On call, weekend, holiday-rotation every 7-8 weeks

A Brief Overview:
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for overseeing and implementing infection control measures within a healthcare facility. This role involves monitoring, preventing, and controlling the spread of infectious diseases to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Assures compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, and the Illinois Dept. of Public Health standards and regulations, all within the context of controlling and minimizing infection risks and the promotion of quality care.

What you will do:

1. Conducts surveillance to identify patients with communicable diseases requiring follow-up and isolation. Applies established criteria to identify and classify infections at various body sites.
2. Tracks risks, rates and trends in hospital-acquired infections. Recognizes statistical significance of surveillance data and identifies variances from baseline that require special attention. Compares data to results from published studies and recognized sources (e.g. CDC).
3. Conducts investigations of clusters of infection occurring above expected levels by collaborating with appropriate persons to establish study case definition, period of study, and case-finding methods. Utilizes epidemiological principles to design and conduct investigations.
4. Routinely performs infection prevention rounds and completes associated tracers to support infection prevention efforts and regulatory compliance.
5. Collaborates with Facilities and key stakeholders to ensure risk mitigation strategies are implemented before, during, and after project work.
6. Communicates with public health authorities relative to communicable disease control, prevention and reporting. Maintains appropriate records as required by regulation. Ensures maximum confidentiality of and access to such information
7. Establishes and maintains quality of care through direction of various department personnel and in cooperation with the Medical Staff and Clinical Quality/Clinical Excellence.
8. Collaborates with various departments on infection control issues as needed including but not limited to: Emergency Preparedness, Employee Health, Sterile Processing, EVS.
9. Communicates changes in regulations, guidelines, consensus statements, position papers and standards to appropriate parties. Influences and motivates others to enhance Infection Control perception in their work and personal habits.
10. Participates in development and implementation of system-wide policies and procedures related to Infection Control activities.
11. Provides new employee orientation and on-going in-service training to hospital personnel using principles of adult learning. Assesses the educational needs of health care providers pertaining to infection control and prepares, presents, or coordinates educational workshops, lectures, or one-on-one instruction as needed.
12. Works closely with the Employee Health Department to develop infection control strategies which address the risk of infection transmission between patients and health care providers, including investigation and follow-up for health care providers exposed to communicable diseases.
13. Assumes rotating on call responsibilities as needed including evenings, weekends, holidays. Duties include answering pages, reviewing laboratory reports, and isolation surveillance.

What you will need:

Bachelors Degree Nursing Required Or
Bachelors Degree Medical Technology Required Or
Bachelors Degree Public Health Required
Masters Degree Nursing Preferred Or
Masters Degree Medical Technology Preferred Or
Masters Degree Public Health Preferred
2 Years Experience as a staff nurse or laboratory scientist with a background in Infectious Diseases required
Previous Infection Prevention experience preferred
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and an electronic medical record system
Working knowledge of The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies’ requirements
Knowledgeable in adult education principles
Ability to prioritize and organize activities
Demonstrates results in their ability to lead others through influence
Demonstrates self-directed, results-oriented, and creative approach to organization change
Experience in group education and presentation
Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Required Or
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Required And
Certified in Infection Control (CIC) - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) within two years of start date into position Required

Benefits (for full and part-time positions):

Premium pay for eligible employees
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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