Infection Control Nurse

INFECTION CONTROL NURSE(RN/LPN) – Westmont Manor HRC, Westmont IL

Westmont Manor is looking for an Infection Control Nurse to join our growing team. Must be an RN or LPN.

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! Apply now!

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

• Choice of several health insurance plans
• 401(k)
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for Advancement

Westmont Manor HRC, is a rehab and skilled nursing facility located in the quiet suburbs of Westmont, IL near Oak Brook, La Grange, Hinsdale, and Elmhurst IL. We are expanding our team and are looking for strong talent to provide quality care.

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.

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

• Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives
• 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
• Work as weekend Supervisor as part of Department head monthly rotation

Requirements of the Infection Control Nurse (RN)/(LPN):

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Registered Nurse (RN)/(LPN) license in the State of Illinois
• Skilled Nursing Facility Infection Prevention Experience
• Minimally, must have completed a 19 hour CMS Infection Prevention and Control 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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Infectious Disease

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• RN or LPN License (Required)
• Infection Control Certification (Required)

Work Location:

One location