Infection Preventionist
Affinity Home Health Care Inc · Lincolnwood, IL · Today
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position based in Glenview, IL, with on-call rotation, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Oversee infection control measures
- Conduct surveillance
- Investigate infection clusters
- Perform rounds
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Develop policies
- Educate staff
- Collaborate across departments
- Communicate with public health
- Support quality care initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Nursing, Medical Technology, or Public Health (Master's preferred)
- 2+ years in infectious diseases
- RN or MLS certification
- CIC certification within two years
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and medical records systems
Skills
- Infection control
- Epidemiology
- Regulatory standards
- Adult education
- Data analysis
- Collaboration
- Influence
- Organization
- Self-direction