Infection Control Nurse - Chicago, Illinois, United States
1 day ago
Job description
Overview
Infection Preventist - Chicago, IL
Position Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and implementing health programs, staff educational programs, infection control processes and Quality Improvement projects. The Infection Preventionist/Educator ensures all state and federal mandatory education, infection control, general health, safety training (OSHA), Joint Commission Standards, and community policies/initiatives are fully implemented.
Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities
- Organize, plan and implement annual OSHA, JCAHO and State/Federal required in-service training programs to include hazard communication, blood borne pathogens, infection control standards as well as all other mandatory training programs as required by Federal or State regulations.
- Observe and instruct associates in safety policies and procedures.
- Lead all Infection Control related programs and serve as the Infection Preventionist for the community.
- Consistently monitor established policies and procedures pertaining to safety, hazard communications, and universal precautions (proper hand washing, correct usage of personal protective equipment and proper disposal of hazardous materials/waste).
- Serve as a member of the Safety Committee and QAPI Committee by preparing, analyzing and reporting key indicator data.
- Secure and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference manuals, etc. pertinent to educational programs.
- Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure individual associate training records are maintained and in compliance with Federal and State regulations.
- Facilitate in-service training, observing audience response to training, and adjusting delivery and teaching style to maximize participation and retention of material.
- Maintain a good rapport and professional working relationship with all department personnel to enhance appropriate interdepartmental communications.
- Use tact, sensitivity, sound judgement and a professional attitude when working with residents, families, associates, third party vendors and State/Federal entities.
- Serve as a member of the Nursing Administration with on-call responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.
Position Requirements
Education: LPN or RN
Licenses/Certifications: active RN / LPN license
Experience: 3+ years of clinical experience; preferably in nursing/long term care
Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
- High degree of integrity.
- Strong communicator and capable of leading change.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines concurrently.
Travel: Limited travel may be required for training purposes
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Min
USD $36.00/Hr.
Max
USD $46.00/Hr.
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