Infection Preventionist | Senior Living at Lutheran Life Communities

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infection Prevention, Control Program, Data Analysis, Training, Geriatrics, Critical Thinking, Communication, Mentoring, Collaboration, Surveillance, Reporting, Education, Policy Oversight, Health Programs, Best Practices, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Start a new career as an Infection Preventionist at Lutheran Home! Lutheran Home, you will begin a meaningful career in a faith-based, mission-driven organization where team members are supported, valued, and called to serve. Lutheran Home fosters a culture that promotes growth, recognition, and continual learning while investing resources back into our team. Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours! Why choose Lutheran Home? A mission rooted in serving residents, team members, and the community Recognition for exceptional service, leadership, and dedication through our unique Culture Program A structured training and onboarding program to set you up for success A supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development Great benefits package available Salary: $90,000-$115,000 | Credit Given for Experience How you will make an impact: As the Infection Preventionist at Lutheran Home, you will lead the Infection Prevention and Control Program for our community, playing a critical role in resident and team member health and safety. You will oversee infection control policies, procedures, surveillance, reporting, and education, ensuring our practices meet all regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with internal teams, clinical leaders, and public health partners to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Your work will directly support our mission of empowering vibrant, grace-filled living across all generations. This role also includes leading employee health programs, providing training, conducting rounds, analyzing infection trends, mentoring nursing staff, and coordinating with external health departments and regulatory organizations. You will serve as a clinical resource, educator, and champion of best practices in infection prevention. Schedule: This is a full-time position with a typical Monday–Friday schedule. Some flexibility may be needed for trainings, audits, or emergent infection prevention needs. What you will need: Current Illinois RN license Minimum 1 year of related experience serving as a Infection Preventionist 2–4 years of teaching or training experience Experience in geriatrics Completion of APIC Fundamentals of Surveillance, Prevention, and Control preferred Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and write reports Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members at all levels Benefits available: Health insurance Dental and vision plans 403(b) savings plan Daily Pay Paid time off Tuition reimbursement program WellBeing mental health support 24/7 chaplain counseling 365 Program for new team member development To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Responsibilities

As the Infection Preventionist, you will lead the Infection Prevention and Control Program, overseeing policies, procedures, and education to ensure health and safety. You will collaborate with teams and public health partners to maintain a safe environment and support the organization's mission.