Infection Preventionist

Overview

Join our team at Elmhurst Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as an Infection Preventionist. Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services. Full-time opportunity available. $42-$56 an hour.

• Identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting trends in healthcare-associated infections.
• Collaborate with the facility teams and individuals to implement and sustain infection prevention strategies
• Ensure compliance with the facility infection prevention and control program
• Provide education and participate in the quality assessment and assurance committee.

• Nursing license in good standing.
• Valid BLS Certification (CPR)
• Associate degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related field. Has completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
• Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred.
• Experience in Infection Control/Wound Nurse experience

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee engagement and culture committee
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.