Infection Prevention Specialist

1 day ago


Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States Oaklawn Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Infection Preventionist Nurse RN/LPN to join our team at Oaklawn Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our Infection Prevention Program, evaluating quality of resident care, and implementing policies to protect healthcare workers, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Monitor healthcare-associated infections and implement additional precautions as necessary
  • Assess infection prevention problems and develop recommendations for corrective action
  • Prepare agendas for the infection prevention committee and monitor infection prevention practices
  • Initiate and review infection prevention policies and procedures
  • Conduct outbreak investigations and implement control measures
  • Report communicable diseases to the state as required by law
  • Provide educational offerings for orientation and ongoing in-services
  • Consult with department heads and physicians to improve care
  • Initiate follow-up on employee/resident exposures to communicable diseases
  • Serve as a resource to all departments and participate in performance improvement activities
Requirements:
  • Holds a current state license as a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse
  • Completion of training on infection prevention
  • Certification in infection prevention is desired
  • Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance


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