Infection Preventionist
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open infection preventionist jobs in Illinois post a median of $42.17 an hour, the middle half $42.17–$45.37, across 5 jobs that state their pay. Infection preventionists employed in Illinois earn a median of $49.39 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Infection Preventionist Nurse is to plan, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control measures across all locations of the company.
Essential Duties
- Monitor and investigate known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control
- Review, analyze, and implement regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations
- Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology
- Report infection surveillance, prevention, and control in formation to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation
Benefits Offered
- Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more
- $25,000 Company Paid Life Insurance – at no cost to you
- Paid Vacations - rolls over each year
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Birthday, Anniversary Celebrations
- Full-time, Part-time, PRN available
- Free Employee Assistance Programs - professional support & guidance on family, money, health, legal services and more
- Huge Discounts at all major retailers (Walmart, Costco, etc.) at no cost to you
- Virtual Visits with Doctors 24/7, without setting up additional accounts or appointments
Required Qualifications
- Experience in Long Term Care, specifically as an Infection Preventionist, preferred.
- Must be a Registered Nurse, with a license in good standing in the state of IL.
- Infection Control credentials highly preferred.
From Arcadia Care Morris's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Arcadia Care Morris
Arcadia Care Morris is a 123 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Arcadia Care Morris)-bed nursing home in Morris, IL, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, front-office staff and allied health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Arcadia Care Morris
Based in Morris, ILHires in IllinoisPay on its listings: 80% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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