Infection Prevention Leader (RN/LPN) Driving Safety

Chicago Ridge SNF; Chicago Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Ridge SNF seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead a robust program reducing infections through strategic planning, education, and cross-functional collaboration. You will partner with medical directors and facility leaders to implement evidence-based prevention strategies and ensure compliance with OSHA and related regulations.

You will conduct rounds, audits, and surveillance across departments, report to the quality committee, and participate in on-call rotations to safeguard

Qualifications

• Primary professional training in nursing or related field.
• Education/training to meet infection prevention and control requirements.
• Understanding of federal, state and local infection control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plans.
• Oversee infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship programs.
• Surveil healthcare- and community-acquired infections and report findings.
• Lead facility-wide infection control, education and staff counseling.
• Coordinate with medical directors and quality committees; participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Infection prevention

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff education

Education

Nursing degree or related field

IDPH infection prevention training

Job description

Chicago Ridge SNF seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead a robust program reducing infections through strategic planning, education, and cross-functional collaboration. You will partner with medical directors and facility leaders to implement evidence-based prevention strategies and ensure compliance with OSHA and related regulations.

You will conduct rounds, audits, and surveillance across departments, report to the quality committee, and participate in on-call rotations to safeguard