Infection Prevention RN – Clinical Leader

ScionHealth; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

ScionHealth's Kindred Hospital Chicago - North seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead infection control across departments. You will develop policies, oversee surveillance, and collaborate with physicians and staff.

The role requires at least 1 year of clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing, a nursing license and BLS; ICP certification preferred. 164-bed facility with comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing.
• ICP certification or related certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required; Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors infection control policies for all departments.
• Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring infections, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes.
• Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections and recommends control measures.
• Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for infection management.
• Participates in Infection Control Committees.
• Collaborates with health departments for reporting of communicable diseases.
• Educates staff on infection control, TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions.
• Performs regular infection control audits.

Skills

Infection control

Fluent English

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing

Master's degree in clinical specialty preferred

Current State RN license required

BLS Certification required

ICP or related certification preferred

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements

Job description

ScionHealth's Kindred Hospital Chicago - North seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead infection control across departments. You will develop policies, oversee surveillance, and collaborate with physicians and staff.

The role requires at least 1 year of clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing, a nursing license and BLS; ICP certification preferred. 164-bed facility with comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.