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Generations at Oakton Pavillion LLC

Infection Preventionist, RN/LPN

Generations at Oakton Pavillion LLC, Des Plaines, Illinois, United States, 60018

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Job Description Description:

INFECTION PREVENTIONIST NURSE (RN/LPN)

– Generations at Oakton Pavillion, Des Plaines, IL

Generations at Oakton Pavillion in Des Plaines, IL, has an Opening for an Full Time Infection Control Nurse (Nursing Home Infection Preventionist).

Must be either an LPN or an RN

. IP Certification Preferred.

Minimally, Must Have the Following Qualifications

: Demonstrated experience as an IP Nurse Has Completed

or

Is in the Process of Completing

at least

the 19 hour CMS Infection Prevention/Control Course, or equivalent IP course Salary of Between $72,800 - $90,000,

(

Depending if RN or LPN and/or if Certified

),

plus a Choice of Insurance Plans, PTO, 401k w/match, Opportunity for Advancement, and much more! Schedule will be Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. However, Must be flexible to come in on weekends for unannounced surverys.

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!

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, we want you on our team. Submit your resume today.

Responsibilities of the Infection Preventionist (RN/LPN): Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives Establish the documentation format for all Infection Control reporting 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 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 provide training and in services to facilitate their attainment of infection prevention goals Work as weekend Supervisor as part of manager on duty rotation

Requirements:

of the

Infection Control Nurse (RN/LPN): Must be an experienced RN or LPN, licensed in the State of Illinois Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Certification preferred, or must

be in the process of completing

the 19 hour On Line CMS Infection Prevention and Control Course Skilled Nursing Facility Infection Prevention Experience Must have working knowledge of general nursing and geriatric nursing Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, HFS regulations Compassion, tolerance and understanding of older adults

Generations at Oakton

Pavillion

is a

Premier

rehabilitation and skilled nursing community, providing world class healthcare and concierge-like services for seniors. To learn more about this facility, go to our website

at?www.generationsoakton.com.

Generations - Our Family Caring for Your Family for Generations to

Come”

Equal Opportunity Employer