Infection Preventionist
- Lombard, IL
- $94,200-129,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.
- Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.
- Develops and implements written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.
- Oversees the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program.
- Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections).
- Leads the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develops action plans to address opportunities for improvement.
- Participates on the facility’s QAA Committee. Performs duties as assigned.
- Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility’s annual facility assessment review process.
- Reviews and/or revises the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections.
- Nursing diploma or associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Two years of nursing experience in a long care facility preferred.
- Certifications and Registered Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations – Current and in good standing.
- Education, training, experience, or certification in infection control and prevention.
- Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education.
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