Infection Preventionist RN

Apploi; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability 보험

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Innovative Training Programs

Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pavilion Healthcare's Pavilion of Logan Square in Chicago is seeking an Infection Preventionist RN to join our team. The RN supports infection prevention programs and resident care services to uphold safety and high-quality care in a long-term care setting.

The Infection Preventionist RN will develop, implement and monitor infection control policies, educate staff, track infections, and collaborate with the Director of Nurses to ensure compliance with federal and state standards.

Qualifications

• Current CPR Certification required.
• Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited College or University.
• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Long-Term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements standards of nursing practice in infection prevention.
• Ensures clear, concise and current written policies and procedures are available to assist staff and minimize infection risk.
• Recommends modifications to staffing plans to ensure adequate coverage for resident care.
• Performs resident care to optimize safety, infection prevention and reduce errors.
• Plans and coordinates equipment and staffing needs with the Director of Nurses for budgeting and service delivery.
• Tracks and trends infections, antibiotic stewardship, hand hygiene, vaccinations.
• Assists with implementing an ongoing program to measure and improve nursing care and infection control.
• Develops staffing plans related to infection prevention.
• Provides licensed care to residents per physician orders and regulations.
• Documents data per Medicare/Medicaid and company policies.

Skills

Infection prevention

Nursing knowledge

Policy implementation

Staff education

Clinical documentation

Computer literacy

Education

RN license

Nursing degree/diploma

CPR Certification

1 year experience preferred

Long-Term care experience preferred

Job description

Pavilion of Logan Square is seeking an Infection Preventionist RN to join their team! The Infection Preventionist RN assists with organizing and administering areas of Resident Care Services and infection prevention to attain person-centered care and the facility’s objectives. The infection Preventionist RN ensures that programs and procedures are developed to assess, evaluate and meet the needs of the resident.

Infection Preventionist RN Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements standards of nursing practice in infection prevention reviewing and revising as necessary to reflect changes in nursing practice and resident population.


• Ensures clear, concise and current written policies and procedures are available to assist the staff and minimize risk factors infection prevention.


• Recommends modifications, additions or deletions to nursing staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage.


• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety, infection prevention, and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.


• Plans and recommends to Director of Nurses equipment or modifications needed to provide resident care Serves as a member of professional staff committees in matters pertaining to resident care and national patient safety goals.


• Tracks and trends Infections, antibiotic stewardship, hand hygiene, vaccinations (Influenza, Pneumococcal, Tuberculosis, and Covid)


• Plans and coordinates with the Director of Nurses, utilizing the respective service managers for planning the budgeting requirements for staff, performance of work, supplies and equipment.


• Assist with implementing an effective, ongoing program to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care and infection control delivered to residents.


• Develops and implements nursing staffing plans for the organization related to infection prevention.


• Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations


• Receives and transcribes physician’s orders to resident’s charts, Kardex/Care Medication Administration Record ("MAR"), treatment/care plans, as required.


• Charts nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.


• Documents all pertinent data as required by Medicare, Medicaid, company standards and policies.


• Ensures that all aspects of resident care plans are implemented and maintained. Make recommendations for care plan changes to the IDT per professional standards.


• All other duties, as assigned.

Infection Preventionist RN Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.


• Serves as the expert in Infection Prevention.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to organize and prioritize work.


• Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.


• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.


• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Infection Preventionist RN Education and Experience:

• Current CPR Certification required.


• Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University.


• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.


• 1 year of experience preferred.


• Long-Term care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.


• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Pavilion Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation


• 401(k) with company match


• Medical Insurance


• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Employee Discount Program


• Innovative Training Programs


• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement


• Paid Time Off


• And much more!

Why Pavilion?

At Pavilion Healthcare, people come first—those we care for and those who make that care possible. We’re a team that listens, supports, and grows together, united by a passion for making a difference every day. From your first day forward, you’ll feel the impact of a culture built on respect, belonging, and continuous growth. With hands-on training, real mentorship, and opportunities to advance, we empower you to thrive because when you grow, so does the care we deliver. Join Pavilion and be part of something meaningful.

Pavilion Healthcare provides long and short-term skilled nursing care.At Pavilion, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome – our number one goal.

We don’t just offer care for you – we care about you.

Pavilion Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.