Infection Preventionist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Infection Preventionist make in Chicago, IL? The average Infection Preventionist salary in Chicago, IL is $97,193 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $86,641 and $107,983. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Infection Preventionist Nurse (RN)

Tandym Group - Stamford , CT

In this role, the Infection Preventionist will be responsible for participating in the management of a facility-wide Infection Prevention and Control program for the surveillance, prevention and ...

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Infection Preventionist/RCM Assistant- Avamere Rehab of Lebanon

Lebanon Care Center LLC - Lebanon , OR

Infection Preventionist/RCM Assistant (RN or LPN) Setting: Skilled Nursing Shift Type: Full-Time-Rotating on call Hours: Day (8AM-5PM) Location: Avamere Rehab of Lebanon - 350 8th St. Lebanon, OR ...

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Infection Preventionist (RN)

Greenbrook Manor Care and Rehabilitation LLC - Green Brook Township , NJ

The Infection Preventionist (IP)RN is responsible for dissemination of infection prevention information, including surveillance data and policy decisions, as well as development, direction ...

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Infection Preventionist/Nurse Manager - Centre Ave. Health & Rehab

Columbine Health Systems - Fort Collins , CO

Collins, is hiring high-quality Infection Preventionist who play an important role in the recovery and well-being of our post-acute patients and elderly residents. We are proud of our record of ...

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Infection Preventionist Nurse (RN)

Henrico Health & Rehabilitation Center - Henrico , VA

The Infection Preventionist will coordinate, manage, and implement the Center's infection prevention and control program. Under the leadership of the Director of Nursing and Administrator, the ...

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Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse

Della Infotech Inc. - Saint Marys , GA

Previous infection control experience preferred. Licensure Completion of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC'S) "Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course". Certification as ...

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What does an Infection Preventionist do?

Common responsibilities of an Infection Preventionist

Reports and communicates data analysis and other relevant infection control information to Medical Director and Director of Nursing in a timely and organized manner.

February 17, 2023

Performs risk assessments, makes recommendations, initiates action plans and facilitates ongoing evaluations to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections and improve patient safety.

March 11, 2023

Develop educational programs to meet the needs of all employees as required by regulatory agencies to keep them informed about current infection control concepts and their specific responsibilities.

April 28, 2023

Demonstrates leadership ability, communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with physicians, management, staff, external agencies, patients and families on matters related to infection prevention and control.

May 10, 2023

Maintains a working relationship with Employee Health Service in management and treatment of personnel exposed to or ill from specific communicable diseases.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Infection Preventionist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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86641

107983

97193

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

86744

108151

97321

What is the average salary for Infection Preventionist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Infection Preventionist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Infection Preventionist ranges from $86,641 to $107,983 with the average base salary of $97,193. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,744 to $108,151 with the average total cash compensation of $97,321.

View Average Salary for Infection Preventionist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$97,193	$86,641 - $107,983
Bonus	$128	$103 - $168
Total Pay	$97,321	$86,744 - $108,151

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Infection Preventionist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,128 - $108,591	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,128 - $108,591	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,029 - $108,467	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,095 - $108,550	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,095 - $108,550	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,145 - $106,119	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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