Perioperative Infection Preventionist (RN)

Overview

Responsible for the identification and classification of healthcare acquired infection events, nursing indicators, and quality outcomes.  Provides guidance in infection prevention and control for healthcare staff, patients, families, and general public. Serves as an educator and participates in educational programs for infection prevention and control. Collaborates with employee health in development of policies related to the risk of disease transmission. Assists with the immunization program. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence based clinical practice. 

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education:

·       Baccalaureate degree required.  Post-graduate work preferred but not required.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:

·       Registered Nurse in state of Illinois required.

·       CPR certification preferred.
Experience:

·       Two years hospital experience in acute care required.

·       Data collection experience preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·       Ability to work cooperatively with others.

·       Willing to engage in individual study.

·       Good communication skills.

Salary : $33 - $53