Infection Prevention Registered Nurse

Healthcare Skilled Nursing Chicago Ridge, IL, US

Infection Prevention Registered Nurse

Full Time

Range: $81,000 - $112,000

Comprehensive Benefits Package including 401k with employer match and free life insurance.

The essential functions of the Infection Prevention Registered Nurse at Healthcare Skilled Nursing are:

To provide oversight of the IPCP,
Collaborate with the facility leadership and the medical director to develop, implement, and evaluate the annual infection prevention goals and action plan,
Partner with facility leaders, physicians, and local, state, and national agencies on activities related to infection prevention,
Establish a facility-wide system for the prevention, identification, investigation, and control of infections of residents, staff, and visitors, including surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before they spread,
Conduct outbreak investigations,
Maintain a system for reporting possible incidents of communicable diseases to local, state, or national agencies as required,
Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program and monitor residents’ antibiotic use,
Assess the need for, develop, and present IPCP in-service education for individual departments, general orientation, and annual review as needed,
Enforce policies prohibiting staff with communicable diseases or infected skin lesions from direct contact with residents and their food, and enforce hand hygiene policies consistent with accepted standards of practices,
Serve as a member of the quality assessment and assurance committee,
Be accountable for surveillance of healthcare-acquired and community-acquired infections for residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors,
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and ensure that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

As a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Science, Nursing or related field, an unencumbered State of Illinois Registered Nurse (R.N.) license and C.P.R. Certification. Five (5) years of experience as a R.N. and one (1) year of experience in an infection control position is preferable.

At Healthcare Skilled Nursing, we don't just offer jobs—we offer careers where your skills and dedication are valued. As part of our award-winning team, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a Gold Seal of Approval® facility that leads the way in post-acute and nursing care. Our commitment to clinical excellence is matched only by our dedication to fostering a positive, collaborative workplace where every team member is empowered to grow and succeed. Whether you’re an experienced healthcare professional or just starting out, Healthcare Skilled Nursing provides a comprehensive training and development program, ensuring that you have the resources and support needed to thrive in your role.

Healthcare Skilled Nursing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Healthcare Skilled Nursing never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.

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