Infection Preventionist, RN

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for an Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse, RN to join our friendly, caring and supportive team. Avantara Joliet is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in an Infection Preventionist RN by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including: Competitive wages. Tuition reimbursement. Internal growth opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package. 401K with employer match. Employee concierge program. And more! As an Infection Preventionist Nurse, you are at the heart of the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Avantara Joliet by providing education to staff and assisting with the development, implementation and enforcement of infection control policies and procedures, identifying, controlling, and preventing outbreaks of infection in the facility, collecting and analyzing infection control data and acting as an infection control resource for employees, residents, and their family members. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they receive an unparalleled standard of care. To be eligible for consideration applicants should have: As a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Science, Nursing or related field, an unencumbered State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license and C.P.R. Certification. Five (5) years of experience as a R.N. and 2‑3 years of experience in an infection control position is preferable. Avantara Joliet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam‑era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Avantara Joliet never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr