RN - Infection Preventionist

Infection Preventionist (RN) – Full-Time

Job Details

Job Location:

15F77 - DuQuoin - Du Quoin, IL 62832

Salary 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.

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.

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

• 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

• BCBS Health Insurance Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• PLAWA
• And More!

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

• 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

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.