Infection Preventionist RN – LTC Safety & Quality Leader

Omnia Healthcare Group; 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 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.