Infection Prevention Nurse
Apostolic Christian Highland Oaks•Elgin, IL
•$36 - $40•Onsite
About The Position
Highland Oaks is a small, 52-bed long-term care, skilled nursing facility with a family-like atmosphere looking to hire an Infection Preventionist who can help us fulfil our mission of providing ‘Loving Care to the Glory of God.’ We are a 5-star CMS rated facility that is located on the west side of Elgin, just past Randall Road.
Requirements
- Active RN/LPN License in Illinois
- COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine
- Love of the geriatric population
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain the facility’s Infection Control policies.
- Manage the facility’s COVID-19 program, including tracking staff and resident COVID-19 cases and maintaining the weekly staff testing logs.
- Manage the facility’s Antibiotic Stewardship program.
- Define the frequency and nature of surveillance activities and perform and document the monitoring.
- Educate and remind staff on acceptable hand hygiene practices.
- Identify and communicate information about residents with potentially transmissible infectious agents.
- Instruct staff on caring for a resident on contact precautions and ensure protocols are being followed.
- Instruct on essential steps to cleaning equipment.
- Participate and report on the Infection Prevention and Control Program at the quarterly QAPI meeting.
- Take continuing education courses and watch CMS & IDPH webinars to keep current on infection control regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
