What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist ( RN / LPN ) - Sunny Acres position at Sunny Acres Nursing Home?
We are currently seeking an experienced Nurse to join our team as the Infection Preventionist. Responsibilities of this position include collecting, analyzing, and providing infection data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners; consulting on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies; providing education and training; implementing evidence-based infection control practice, including those mandated by regulatory and licensing agencies, and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and monitoring antibiotic utilization which supports antibiotic stewardship activities.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- DailyPay
- Shift differentials
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Health and life insurance
- Voluntary benefit policies offered
- Retirement plan
- Wellness program
- Mobile phone discounts
- Nursing Scholarship and Student Loan Forgiveness programs
- Great team to work alongside
Qualifications:
- Current and valid RN or LPN nursing license for the state of Illinois
- Experience in infection control in long term care or other healthcare setting
- Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to infection prevention and control
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff members and external organizations
- Computer literacy
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
