Infection Preventionist, RN/LPN

Company: Generations At Oakton Pavillion Llc
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Description:INFECTION PREVENTIONIST NURSE (RN/LPN) Generations at Oakton Pavillion, Des Plaines, ILGenerations at Oakton Pavillion in Des Plaines, IL, has an Opening for an Full Time Infection Control Nurse (Nursing Home Infection Preventionist). Must be either an LPN or an RN. IP Certification a Plus!Minimally, Must Either Be in Process of Completing or Have Completed a 19 hour CMS Infection Prevention and Control Course. We will Assist with Further Training for the Ideal CandidateSalary of Between $72,800 - $90,000, (Depending if RN or LPN and/or if Certified), plus a Choice of Insurance Plans, PTO, 401k w/match, Opportunity for Advancement, and much more!Are you looking for an organization with stability, longevity, the opportunity for internal professional growth, and a collaborative work culture? Join us, share our passion for excellence in patient care and love what you do! Apply now!If you take pride in providing uncompromised excellence in patient care, you seek to expand your professional skills and knowledge in a skilled care environment, and strive for individual professional development, we want you on our team. Submit your resume today.Responsibilities of the Infection Preventionist (RN/LPN):Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectivesEstablish the documentation format for all Infection Control reportingEstablish specific policies and procedures for Infection Control as it relates to the following departments: nursing; maintenance; laundry; dietary; rehabilitation; and ancillary servicesMonitor the documentation of incidents of infection and file for reporting and analysisAddress patterns or trends in the incidents of infection with appropriate follow-up and corrective actionSupervise the performance of the corrective procedures by designated departments or individual staffEstablish the objectives of Infection Control education and provide training and in services to facilitate their attainmentMaintain the confidentiality of resident informationWork as weekend Supervisor as part of manager on duty rotationRequirements:of the Infection Control Nurse (RN/LPN):Must be an experienced RN or LPN, licensed in the State of IllinoisNursing Home Infection Preventionist Certification preferred but not requiredMinimally, must either be in the process of completing or have completed the 19 hour On Line CMS Infection Prevention and Control CourseSkilled Nursing Facility Infection Prevention ExperienceMust have working knowledge of general nursing and geriatric nursingKnowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, HFS regulationsCompassion, tolerance and understanding of older adultsGenerations at Oakton Pavillion is a Premier rehabilitation and skilled nursing community, providing world class healthcare and concierge-like services for seniors. To learn more about this facility, go to our website at?www.generationsoakton.com.Generations - Our Family Caring for Your Family for Generations to ComeEqual Opportunity EmployerIND1by Jobble

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