Base: $38.20 - $57.30; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Infection control cic certification
Bachelor's degree in health science or nursing
5 years experience in infection control
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Advocate Aurora Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist for their Lakeland and Burlington locations. This full-time, hybrid role involves leading infection prevention initiatives, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with health standards.
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Job Summary
The Infection Preventionist leads the system Infection Prevention Program to prevent pathways to infection and proactively manage infection risk across the care continuum.
This role requires collaboration with physicians, nursing teams, and surveillance members to develop site-specific plans using a risk-based approach and ensure compliance with national standards.
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and educational assistance programs for career development.
Matching Summary
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Advocate Aurora Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist for their Lakeland and Burlington locations. This full-time, hybrid role involves leading infection prevention initiatives, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with health standards.
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Salary
Base: $38.20 - $57.30; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement match, and paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Infection Control CIC certification
Bachelor's degree in Health Science or Nursing
5 years experience in infection control
Risk-based approach to prevention
Outbreak investigation and management
Evidenced based practice implementation
Nice-to-have
Clinical inpatient acute care experience
Public health experience with patients
Leadership of projects or committees
Product innovation and evaluation skills
Cost saving initiative identification
Strong stakeholder communication skills
Key Requirements
CIC certification from CBIC required within 2 years
Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, Allied Health, or Nursing
Typically requires 5 years of relevant experience
Experience with microbiology, asepsis, and epidemiology