Infection Control Nurse

Description:

Generations at Rock Island, has an Opening for an Registered Nurse - Infection Control (Infection Preventionist). This is a salaried position. Our current IP nurse has been promoted, so we are in need of a new IP nurse asap.

We are seeking a Registered with experience and expertise in creating and managing an effective Infection Control program in our facility. CDC Infection Control Certification is required and would need to be completed prior to hire. (This is a free - 20 hour online course offered by CMS/CDC.)

This is a salaried position with a range of $80-89k depending on if a RN, IP certification and experience.

You will be part of the On-call rotation one week a month. Weekday hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00a - 4:30p.

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.

Generations at Rock Island is a 24-hour rehabilitation and skilled nursing community offering high quality healthcare services to senior residents throughout Central and Northern Illinois. To learn more about our facility, please visit our website at

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 career growth and advancement, we want you on our team. Submit your resume today. Our streamlined application and hiring process makes joining the team fast and easy.

Responsibilities of the Infection Control Nurse (RN or LPN):

Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives

Establish the documentation format for all Infection Control reporting

Establish specific policies and procedures for Infection Control as it relates to the following departments: nursing; maintenance; laundry; dietary; rehabilitation; and ancillary services

Monitor the documentation of incidents of infection and file for reporting and analysis

Address patterns or trends in the incidents of infection with appropriate follow-up and corrective action

Supervise the performance of the corrective procedures by designated departments or individual staff

Establish the objectives of Infection Control education and provide training and in services to facilitate their attainment

Maintain the confidentiality of resident information

Work as Supervisor as part of Department head monthly rotation

In addition to a Competitive Wage, We Also Offer You:

Choice of several health insurance plans

401(k) with company match

Voluntary Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance

Paid time off

Teladoc for Immediate Care (when enrolled in a health plan)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Opportunity for Advancement

IND4

Requirements:

of the Infection Control Nurse (RN):

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Registered Nurse (RN)license in the State of Illinois

Skilled Nursing Facility Infection Prevention Experience

Infection Control Certification required, or willingness to take the course

Must have working knowledge of general nursing and geriatric nursing

Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, HFS regulations

Compassion, tolerance and understanding of older adults

"Generations - Our Family Caring for Your Family for Generations to Come"