LPN, QI / Infection Control Nurse

CommuniCare Health; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PTO plans

Life and disability plans

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Addison is seeking a Full Time RN QI / Infection Prevention Nurse. In this role, you will evaluate quality of care concerning infections, collect and analyze relevant data, and ensure compliance with safety measures. The ideal candidate will have infection control experience, a current Ohio RN license, and strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive wages, PTO, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with infection control.
• Must possess a current license as an RN in Ohio.
• Have a primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, or epidemiology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate quality of resident care related to infections.
• Collect, track, and trend antibiotic usage.
• Monitor employee compliance with infection prevention measures.

Skills

Infection Control Experience

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Teaching Ability

Education

Current RN License in Ohio

Professional training in nursing or related field

Specialized training in infection prevention

Job description

LPN, QI / Infection Control Nurse page is loaded## LPN, QI / Infection Control Nurselocations: Addison Healthcare Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0000112279**Job Address:**8055 Addison Road SEMasury, OH 44438**Addison Healthcare Center**, a member of the **CommuniCare Family of Companies,** is currently recruiting for an **RN QI / Infection Prevention Nurse** to join our team.**This is a Full Time Day Shift Position.**The RN Infection Prevention Nurse evaluates quality of resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to healthcare associated infections; collects, tracks and trends antibiotic use, prepares and analyzes healthcare associated infection data; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions; monitors employee compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and presents educational offerings for the staff; serves as a resource to all departments and personnel; implements programs to protect the healthcare workers, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment; develops and recommends policies and procedures to prevent adverse events; provides internal and external reporting of information and data; promotes compliance with regulations, guidelines, and accreditation requirements; participates in the facility QAPI program.**JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** Performs on-going monitoring of healthcare associated infections* Assesses infection prevention areas for improvement and makes recommendations for corrective action* Oversees the antibiotic stewardship program.* Prepares the agenda for the infection prevention committee* Monitors or oversees infection prevention practices and employee compliance for all departments and personnel either by direct contact or through other administrative personnel.* Serves as a resource for all departments and personnel.* Initiates, reviews, and revises infection prevention policies and procedures* Conducts outbreak investigation and initiates control measures* Reports communicable diseases to the local, state and federal agencies as required by law.* Provides educational offerings for orientation and ongoing in-services* Consults with department heads, pharmacists and physicians as needed to improve care* Initiates follow-up on employee/resident exposures to communicable diseases* Attends the facility QAPI program and participates in performance improvement activities as well as antibiotic stewardship programs.* Reporting monthly infection and antibiotic use data at monthly QAPI. Issues and concerns discussed with the Medical Director and pharmacist.* Interacts with occupational health on issues related to exposures to communicable diseases and to bloodborne exposures.* Participates in short- and long-range planning for the infection prevention department* Performs other duties as directed**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS*** Must have experience with infection control* Must possess a current license as an RN in Ohio.* Have a primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or other related field.* Be qualified by education, training, experience or certification.* Have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.* Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance* Communication skills* Computer skills required for the position**Benefits**As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.