Job Description

** What you will do in this role** :

• You will work closely with our DON to develop & implement the infection control program (ICP) in accordance with current IDPH regulations for our setting.
• You will ensure compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations to provide staff education and training as needed.
• You will need to perform Infection (ICP) Surveillance; tracking & trending and developing action plans accordingly.
• You will lead the weekly Infection Control QAPI meetings and routinely monitor antibiotics usage & physician prescribing practices.
• It’s a big job in a busy center!

** What’s in it for you:**

• Our patients are loud, happy and eager to say hello to you as you pass by.
• Our population is about 50% skilled and 50% behavioral health – giving you an opportunity to work with a variety patients and expand your knowledge, all in one center.
• Flexible scheduling – we understand when emergencies come up.
• It’s a fast paced, collaborative culture – you’ll never have the same day twice.
• Employee recognition program
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
• Refer-a-Friend programs – Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.
• Educational Assistance program – We’ll help you $ pay $ for your classes.
• Director of Nursing and AIT training programs

Qualifications

Infection Control (Registered Nurse RN): officially we title this job an Infection Preventionist, but in other centers it may be called a Safety & Infectious Disease RN, Infection Control (ICP) Coordinator or an Infection Prevention (ICP) Nurse.

What we need from you :

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in IL
• The a-IPC EPI (101 and 102 for LTC), or CIC (Certification in Infection Prevention and Control) is ideal. But we will also consider applicants with a current (or willing to obtain the) CDC infection Prevention Training Course.
• Prior nursing care in a SNF or ICF setting preferred
• Must have experience with PCC electronic documentation system

Don’t have the above listed credentials? Ask us about our training program(s).

Additional Information

Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description.

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This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers.

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.