Infection Prevention Nurse, LPN

Jobtailor; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Infection Prevention RN to lead infection control efforts in a long-term care setting. You will conduct rounds, monitor prevention practices with staff, collect infection data, and maintain records for healthcare-associated infections.

The role requires an active RN license and prior infection control experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC. Certification is preferred; strong communication and a professional image are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in the practicing state.
• Prior infection control experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC settings preferred.
• One year of experience delivering specialized treatments in LTC/SNF/AL/MC settings required.
• Infection Control certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds.
• Discuss and monitor infection prevention practices with staff.
• Collect infection data from departments.
• Maintain records for each case of healthcare-associated infection.
• Conduct outbreak investigations.
• Train staff on infection prevention implementation.
• Investigate infection incidents and report to the appropriate person/department.
• Ensure availability of supplies for infection prevention activities.

Skills

Infection Control Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Professional Image

Energetic Attitude

Passion for Working with Seniors

Infection Data Collection

Outbreak Investigation

Infection Prevention Practices

Record Maintenance

Specialized Treatments

Job description

• Conduct rounds
• Discuss and monitor infection prevention practices with staff members
• Collect infection data from departments
• Maintain records for each case of healthcare-associated infection
• Conduct outbreak investigations
• Train staff members on implementation of infection prevention practices
• Investigate infection incidents and report them to the appropriate person/department
• Ensure availability of supplies required for infection prevention activities

Requirements

• Must have active, and in good standing, Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Prior experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting preferred
• One year of prior experience providing specialized treatments in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting required
• Prior Infection Control experience required
• Infection Control certification preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Infection Control practices and protocols, with a strong focus on training staff and conducting investigations in healthcare settings. Holds a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license and possesses experience in long-term care environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Infection Control Experience
• Infection Control Certification
• Experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC Settings
• Excellent Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Infection Data Collection
• Outbreak Investigation
• Infection Prevention Practices
• Record Maintenance
• Specialized Treatments

Soft Skills

• Professional Image
• Flexible Personality
• Energetic Attitude
• Passion for Working with Seniors

Certifications & Qualifications

• Infection Control Certification

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare-Associated Infection
• Long-Term Care (LTC)
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
• Assisted Living (AL)
• Memory Care (MC)