Staff Development Coordinator - Infection Preventionist Nurse

St. Patrick's Residence•Naperville, IL

15d•$90,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

St. Patrick's Residence is a faith-based, nonprofit, short-term rehabilitation and skilled geriatric care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, serving the community since 1964. They are seeking to hire an Infection Preventionist / Staff Development Coordinator SDC Nurse. The facility aims to create a supportive workplace where employees are valued, compensated fairly, and provided the tools to thrive.

Requirements

Current licensure in the State of Illinois
Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology or Certification of the completion of the “Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course” by CDC.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Long-Term Care.
Minimum of 1 year in a nursing supervisory role.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and evaluate the St. Patrick’s Residence infection prevention program.
Develop an annual surveillance plan based on the population served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
Utilize epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigation.
Develop, interpret and assist with implementation of infection prevention and control policies and protocols.
Provide leadership, supervision and educational principles on infection prevention and control for staff.
Make daily rounds throughout the facility to assure that personnel are performing infection prevention practices.
Participate in the assessment and selection of residents to the facility related to infection prevention and control.
Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate educational programs for all nursing home staff based on resident needs and to include all mandated and necessary training and education for the safe and effective operation of the home.
Ensure all staff have access to Relias for orientation and on-going training, recordkeeping and notification re issues of non-compliance.
Provide hands on nursing care as necessary, as directed and allowed based on IP’s scope of licensure.