Infection Preventionist (s)

SSM Health

Centralia, IL, United States
Base: $78,208.00 - $117,312.00; bonus/equity: not ...
On-site
Infection prevention and control program
Surveillance for healthcare-associated infections
Compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies
SSM Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist to develop and implement infection control programs at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, IL, and Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. The role requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field, with no previous experience necessary, and involves on-call duties with standard business hours. ###

Job Summary

  • The person selected for this role will cover both St. Mary's Centralia and Good Samaritan, Mt. Vernon.
  • On call is required but with low likelihood of having to come onsite.
  • SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Matching Summary

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SSM Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist to develop and implement infection control programs at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, IL, and Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. The role requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field, with no previous experience necessary, and involves on-call duties with standard business hours. ###

Salary

Base: $78,208.00 - $117,312.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Payment Options, Upfront Tuition Coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • infection prevention and control program
  • surveillance for healthcare-associated infections
  • compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies
  • designing educational programs

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration with employees and physician partners
  • participation in quality improvement activities
  • subject matter expert on committees

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field
  • No experience required
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Rare climbing.

Work Rights

Not specified

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