RN Infection Prevention Lead & Unit Manager

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Infection Preventionist (IP) Nurse / Unit Manager to lead infection control within our facility and support resident safety.

The IP will oversee the infection prevention program, supervise nursing staff on the unit, ensure CMS/CDC compliance, educate staff on hand hygiene and PPE, and collaborate with leadership to maintain regulatory readiness and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current 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.

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.
• HIPAA privacy and dignity compliance.
• 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

RN license (state)

Infection prevention experience

Long term care experience

Supervisory / unit management

CDC CMS guidelines knowledge

English communication

Team leadership

Outbreak response

Job description

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Infection Preventionist (IP) Nurse / Unit Manager to lead infection control within our facility and support resident safety.

The IP will oversee the infection prevention program, supervise nursing staff on the unit, ensure CMS/CDC compliance, educate staff on hand hygiene and PPE, and collaborate with leadership to maintain regulatory readiness and high-quality care.