Infection Preventionist ( RN / LPN ) - Sunny Acres - Full-Time 1st Shift
About The Position
We are currently seeking an experienced Nurse to join our team as the Infection Preventionist. Responsibilities of this position include collecting, analyzing, and providing infection data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners; consulting on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies; providing education and training; implementing evidence-based infection control practice, including those mandated by regulatory and licensing agencies, and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and monitoring antibiotic utilization which supports antibiotic stewardship activities.
Requirements
- Current and valid RN or LPN nursing license for the state of Illinois
- Experience in infection control in long term care or other healthcare setting
- Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to infection prevention and control
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff members and external organizations
- Computer literacy
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Responsibilities
- collecting, analyzing, and providing infection data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners
- consulting on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies
- providing education and training
- implementing evidence-based infection control practice, including those mandated by regulatory and licensing agencies, and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- monitoring antibiotic utilization which supports antibiotic stewardship activities
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- DailyPay
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance for full-time employees
- Employer-paid life insurance for full-time employees
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefit plans offered to full-time employees
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Plan (IMRF) for employees working 1,000 hours+ per year
- Wellness program
- Free continuing education through Relias
- Great team to work alongside
- Further benefit details listed on total rewards guide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
