Infection Prevention Nurse Leader

South Shore Rehabilitation

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(K) Program
PTO and Paid Holidays
Voluntary Life and Disability Ins.
Daily Pay
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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

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

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