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IP Nurse/Unit Manager
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-03-05
Listing for:
ALIYA Healthcare Consulting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Infection Control
Job Description & How to Apply Below
ALIYA Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Infection Preventionist (IP) Nurse / Unit Manager to join our team and provide essential clinical leadership and infection control oversight within the facility. The Infection Preventionist (IP) Nurse / Unit Manager plays a key role in ensuring the health, safety, and dignity of our residents, while supervising nursing staff and maintaining regulatory compliance in a supportive environment.
Benefits- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- On-Demand Pay Option
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Oversee and manage the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with federal, state, and facility guidelines
- Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, trending, and reporting
- Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, and local health department regulations
- Educate staff on infection prevention protocols, hand hygiene, and PPE usage
- Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures
- Monitor isolation precautions and ensure proper implementation
- Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff on the assigned unit
- Assist with scheduling, staffing coordination, and daily clinical operations
- Monitor resident conditions and ensure appropriate care plan implementation
- Support staff development, evaluation, and corrective action when needed
- Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory readiness
- Report changes in infection trends or resident conditions to facility leadership
- Uphold resident privacy and dignity in accordance with HIPAA and facility standards
- Comply with all federal, state, and facility regulations and guidelines
- Stay current through educational opportunities and maintaining nursing licensure
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in accordance with state law
- Infection prevention experience preferred
- Long term care experience required
- Supervisory or unit management experience preferred
- Knowledge of CDC and CMS infection control guidelines
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to lead a team and respond effectively in urgent or outbreak situations
Are you ready to make a difference as an Infection Preventionist (IP) Nurse / Unit Manager in a supportive, resident-centered environment? Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career with Aliya Healthcare!
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