INFECTION CONTROL COORDINATOR (Registered Nurse II)

State of Illinois•Alton, IL

9d•$89,076 - $122,904•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to serve as Infection Control Coordinator at Alton Mental Health Center, a 24/7 shift-operated facility in Alton, Illinois. The position monitors the review of suspected and confirmed infections, develops and reviews facility infection control policies and procedures, and provides clinical advice and guidance to treatment staff on implementing infection control procedures. The coordinator manages OSHA-mandated programs to prevent communicable disease transmission; plans and delivers nursing care for people receiving services for infectious diseases; provides staff education and training on health and infection control; and serves as a nursing team leader. The role also maintains nursing care records and reports, completes required training and continuing education, and serves on call as assigned. The position is fully in office, with work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, including a one-hour unpaid lunch. Work after business hours, weekends, and holidays is required on a rotational basis.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience; or a bachelor's degree in nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or a master's degree in nursing.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Ability to obtain Certification of Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within two years of employment.
Ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis.
Ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Ability to serve on an on-call basis.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to use office equipment, including personal computers, and possess basic computer skills.
Ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.

Responsibilities

Serve as facility-wide Infection Control Coordinator for a 24/7 shift-operated facility.
Manage OSHA-mandated programs to prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
Use the nursing process to plan and provide for the development and delivery of nursing care for individuals receiving health care services for infectious diseases.
Provide education and conduct training with the Training Coordinator in staff development classes related to health and infection control issues.
Complete mandatory training and participate in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain professional competency.
Serve as a nursing team leader.
Prepare and maintain records and reports needed to document nursing care plans.
Serve on call as assigned for problematic areas encountered in completing assigned duties.
Perform other duties as assigned or required that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.

Benefits

Pension program
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
3 paid personal business days annually
12 paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over from year to year
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment
13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon position
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred compensation program and supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs, including Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
5% salary differential for bilingual positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)