Infection Prevention Nurse

South Shore Rehabilitation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(K) Program

PTO and Paid Holidays

Voluntary Life and Disability Ins.

Daily Pay

APPRECIATE YOU PERKS

Job summary

South Shore Rehabilitation is seeking an Infection Prevention Coordinator to reduce the incidence and transmission of infections among residents, staff, visitors, and the community. The role focuses on strategic planning, leadership, and collaboration to develop and implement infection prevention goals and protocols ensuring safety across the facility.

The position requires strong teamwork, high ethical standards, and extensive knowledge of nursing/medical procedures within a regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience in infection prevention or epidemiology.
• Familiarity with nursing care facilities regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor annual infection prevention goals and action plans.
• Collaborate with facility leadership and external agencies on infection prevention activities.
• Oversee infection prevention programs, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, and safety.
• Participate in national collaboratives and report to CDC NHSN and quality organizations.
• Provide staff and volunteer education on infection control and outbreak response.

Skills

Teamwork

Ethical standards

Nursing procedures knowledge

Leadership

Independent decision-making

Job description

Infection Prevention Coordinator

Experience individualized care at an Extended Care affiliated facility. Each facility's highly skilled clinical and therapy teams are well-versed in delivering specialized services that are centered around your specific needs, interests, and capabilities. This steadfast dedication ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recuperation process. With a wide array of services available, Extended Care facilities are fully equipped to address your healthcare needs.

We always aim to offer the highest standard of care at all times. Our passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care is what makes us special, and knowing that both our residents and team members are well taken care of is what sets us apart.

Our facility is looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals to help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and meaningful engagement.

We are seeking a dedicated Infection Prevention Coordinator to assist in reducing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases among residents, staff, visitors, and the broader community. Through strategic planning, leadership, and collaboration, the Infection Prevention Coordinator will develop and implement infection prevention goals and protocols to enhance safety throughout the facility.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Daily Pay - Access your earnings on your own schedule
• "APPRECIATE YOU" PERKS - Our team members enjoy substantial savings on electronics, appliances, apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks, and more!

Infection Prevention Coordinator Requirements:

• Ability to promote and facilitate teamwork across departments
• Strong ethical standards and a commitment to patient safety
• Extensive knowledge of nursing and medical procedures, including regulatory guidelines for nursing care facilities
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Ability to make independent decisions and respond effectively to infection control concerns

As an Infection Prevention Coordinator, you will:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plans
• Collaborate with facility leaders, physicians, and local, state, and national agencies on infection prevention activities
• Oversee the infection prevention, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, and safety programs
• Participate in national collaboratives and external reporting to CDC NHSN and other quality organizations
• Ensure intervention and education for staff, volunteers, and medical personnel when infection control breaches, outbreaks, or non-compliance issues arise

A Workplace That Cares About You!

We believe in creating a supportive, respectful, and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and ensure that all qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, gender, age, disability, national origin, or veteran status.