INFECTION PREVENTIONIST
methodisthospitals
FULL TIME
Infection Preventionist
primehealthcare· RN
About this role
Overview
• Department: Infection Prevention & Control
• Schedule: full-time, Days
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Olympia Fields Hospital
• Location: Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Responsibilities
The Infection Control Preventionist is responsible for surveillance, prevention and control of infection. Assists with policy and procedure development and implementation while maintaining CDC, OSHA, AOA HFAP/TJC/CMS/local regulatory and other regulatory agency standards or directives. Acts as a primary education consultant to hospital employees, physicians, patients, volunteers and visitors in safe Infection Control/Prevention practices. Coordinates all hospital infection control activities with the Infection Control Committee, Medical Staff and hospital employees. Responds to potential exposures by communicating with patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Graduate from an accredited school with a Bachelor’s degree in medicine, nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, public health or other life science related field, preferred. 2. If a registered nurse, must be licensed by the State where the facility is located. 3. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. 4. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a health care setting required. One year or more of experience in infection control and/or employee health is preferred. 5. Successful completion of formal APIC courses in Infection Control desirable. 6. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.
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Pay Transparency
Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $73,528 to $111,446 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Infection Preventionist position at primehealthcare?
The salary for this Infection Preventionist role at primehealthcare is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Infection Preventionist position at primehealthcare located?
This Infection Preventionist role at primehealthcare is based in Olympia Fields, IL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Infection Preventionist role at primehealthcare full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Infection Preventionist role in the RN department at primehealthcare.
Which team or department does the Infection Preventionist at primehealthcare belong to?
This Infection Preventionist position is part of the RN department at primehealthcare. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Infection Preventionist position at primehealthcare?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to primehealthcare's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Infection Preventionist job at primehealthcare posted?
This Infection Preventionist position at primehealthcare was posted on May 26, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Infection Preventionist
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