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 SNF environment. 
• 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: 

• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• Employee recognition program
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust county benefits package, including a retirement savings plan with a match

JOIN US AND BE THE REASON SOMEONE SMILES TODAY.

Qualifications

INFECTION CONTROL & PREVENTION NURSE (ICP NURSE) (REGISTERED NURSE RN OR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LPN):  officially we title this job an Infection Control & Prevention Nurse, but in other centers it may be called a Safety & Infectious Disease RN, Infection Control (ICP) Coordinator or an Infection Preventionist. 

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 an electronic documentation system; preferably PCC
• We follow the CMS & IDPH rules for the Covid-19 vaccine.  You should be fully vaccinated or you will be required to submit an exemption.  Details will be discussed during your interview.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply.  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.

Additional Information

WHAT WE’RE DOING TO KEEP YOU SAFE:

• No PPE Shortages here!  We have PPE (including N95 & Surgical masks) for our team members. 
• Temperature screenings and routine health checks
• On-site vaccinations and more …

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

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.