IP Nurse/Unit Manager

ALIYA Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare seeks a compassionate Infection Preventionist (IP) Nurse / Unit Manager to oversee infection prevention and nursing supervision within the facility. You will lead regulatory compliance, resident safety, and high-quality care on the unit.

Responsibilities include surveillance, policy development, staff education, and daily clinical operations support, with emphasis on HIPAA documentation and responsive leadership for resident well-being.

Qualifications

• RN license required by state law.
• Infection prevention experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience required.
• Supervisory or unit management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CDC and CMS infection control guidelines.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to lead a team and respond to urgent/outbreak situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Infection Prevention and Control Program per federal, state, and facility guidelines.
• Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, trending, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, and local health regulations.
• Educate staff on infection prevention, hand hygiene, and PPE usage.
• Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures.
• Monitor isolation precautions and ensure proper implementation.
• Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff on the unit.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing coordination, and daily clinical operations.
• Monitor resident conditions and ensure appropriate care plans.

Skills

RN license

Infection prevention

Long-term care

Unit management

CDC/CMS guidelines

English communication

Team leadership

Job description

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Infection Preventionist (IP) Nurse / Unit Manager to join our team and provide essential clinical leadership and infection control oversight within the facility. The Infection Preventionist (IP) Nurse / Unit Manager plays a key role in ensuring the health, safety, and dignity of our residents, while supervising nursing staff and maintaining regulatory compliance in a supportive environment.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• On-Demand Pay Option

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with federal, state, and facility guidelines

• Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, trending, and reporting

• Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, and local health department regulations

• Educate staff on infection prevention protocols, hand hygiene, and PPE usage

• Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures

• Monitor isolation precautions and ensure proper implementation

• Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff on the assigned unit

• Assist with scheduling, staffing coordination, and daily clinical operations

• Monitor resident conditions and ensure appropriate care plan implementation

• Support staff development, evaluation, and corrective action when needed

• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory readiness

• Report changes in infection trends or resident conditions to facility leadership

• Uphold resident privacy and dignity in accordance with HIPAA and facility standards

• Comply with all federal, state, and facility regulations and guidelines

• Stay current through educational opportunities and maintaining nursing licensure

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in accordance with state law

• Infection prevention experience preferred

• Long term care experience required

• Supervisory or unit management experience preferred

• Knowledge of CDC and CMS infection control guidelines

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

• Ability to lead a team and respond effectively in urgent or outbreak situations

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