Infection Preventionist Nurse

The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable and proactive nurse who understands skilled nursing facility regulations infection prevention practices antibiotic stewardship surveillance and CMS requirements and can effectively partner with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team.

• Direct and oversee the facilitys Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Conduct ongoing infection surveillance identify trends and implement appropriate interventions.
• Investigate infections and potential outbreaks and coordinate appropriate response measures.
• Develop implement and monitor infection prevention policies procedures and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with CMS CDC IDPH OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor staff compliance with hand hygiene PPE isolation precautions and other infection prevention practices.
• Provide education and competency training to nursing and other facility staff.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Maintain accurate infection prevention documentation surveillance records and reports.
• Work closely with the Director of Nursing Medical Director Administrator and interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor antibiotic utilization and support the facilitys antibiotic stewardship program.
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory surveys and infection prevention audits.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and develop corrective action plans when necessary.

• Current Illinois Nursinglicense required.
• Previous experience in long-term care/skilled nursing strongly preferred.
• Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CDC and CMS infection prevention guidelines and long-term care regulations.
• Experience with infection surveillance outbreak investigation and employee education.
• Strong clinical assessment organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with nursing and facility leadership.
• Infection Preventionist certification (CIC IP-BC or similar) is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Infection Preventionist Nurse who wants to take ownership of a critical clinical program and have a direct impact on resident safety quality outcomes regulatory compliance and staff education.

Equal Opportunity Employer