Infection Preventionist

Infection Preventionist (RN) – Full-Time Job DetailsJob Location: 15F77 - DuQuoin - Du Quoin, IL 62832Salary Range: $33.00 - $35.00 Hourly Du Quoin Nursing & Rehabilitation Du Quoin, Illinois This position is open to Registered Nurses (RNs) only. If you are not a Registered Nurse, please view our other available opportunities. Take Your Nursing Career Beyond the Floor Ready to use your nursing experience in a role focused on prevention, education, quality, and resident safety? Du Quoin Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist to join our clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys problem-solving, educating others, identifying trends, and making an impact throughout the entire facility. Competitive Pay Registered Nurse (RN): $33.00–$35.00/hour Plus: $0.10/hour for each year of verified experience, up to 20 years +$0.75/hour for on-call responsibilities Annual performance evaluation with the potential for a pay increase Why Join Du Quoin? Full-time nursing leadership opportunity Competitive RN wages Additional experience pay Additional on-call pay Specialized clinical role Supportive leadership team Professional growth opportunities Opportunity to educate and support nursing staff Make a facility-wide impact on resident safety and quality of care Full-Time Benefits BCBS Health Insurance Plans Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Vacation PLAWA And More! What You'll Do As our Infection Preventionist, you'll lead and support infection prevention efforts throughout the facility while working closely with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team. Oversee the facility's Infection Prevention & Control Program Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, reporting, and trend analysis Educate and support staff on infection prevention practices Monitor infection control practices throughout the facility Support compliance with applicable infection prevention requirements Participate in quality improvement and survey readiness initiatives Collaborate with clinical leadership to promote positive resident outcomes Provide on-call support as assigned What We're Looking For Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required Long-term care experience preferred Infection Prevention experience is a plus Strong organizational and communication skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to educate and support staff Commitment to resident safety and quality care Your Nursing Experience Can Make a Facility-Wide Impact If you're ready to grow beyond traditional bedside nursing and take on a specialized role where prevention, education, and clinical leadership come together, we'd love to meet you. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr