Infection Preventionist Nurse (RN)

Generations at Applewood•Matteson, IL

11h•$93,600•Onsite

About The Position

Generations at Applewood, a 24-hour rehabilitation and skilled nursing community in Matteson, IL, has an opening for a full-time Nursing Home Infection Preventionist. This role is for a Registered Nurse (RN) who is passionate about providing uncompromised excellence in patient care, expanding professional skills, and striving for individual professional development. The facility serves senior residents throughout the Chicagoland area and emphasizes quality healthcare services.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current RN license from the State of Illinois
Infection Prevention Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility
At minimum, CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Certification required, with a minimum of 19 training hours
Must have working knowledge of general nursing and geriatric nursing
Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, HFS regulations
Compassion, tolerance and understanding of older adults
Regulatory compliance and data analysis proficient
Experience developing policies and procedures required

Nice To Haves

Nursing leadership experience is preferred
Attain IPC certified within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Manage the facility's infection prevention program
Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives
Establish the documentation format for all Infection Control reporting
Establish specific policies and procedures for Infection Control as it relates to the following departments: nursing; maintenance; laundry; dietary; rehabilitation; and ancillary services
Monitor the documentation of incidents of infection and file for reporting and analysis
Address patterns or trends in the incidents of infection with appropriate follow-up and corrective action
Supervise the performance of the corrective procedures by designated departments or individual staff
Establish the objectives of Infection Control education to residents & staff and provide training, facilitate - in-services
Work as weekend Supervisor as part of Department head monthly rotation