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Extended Care

Infection Prevention Nurse

Extended Care, Des Plaines, Illinois, us, 60019

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Extended Care We are seeking dedicated Infection Prevention Coordinators to assist with decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors and the community. Through strategic planning, leadership and consultation, you will lead and direct a robust team in the identification and implementation of infection prevention goals and objectives throughout the facility. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members which includes: Health insurance Dental and vision insurance 401(K) Program Paid Time Off Paid holidays Voluntary life and disability insurance Daily Pay - access your earnings on your own schedule APPRECIATE YOU PERKS - our team members enjoy substantial savings on Electronics, Appliances, Apparel, Cars, Flowers, Fitness Memberships, Gift Cards, Groceries, Hotels, Movie Tickets, Rental Cars, Special Events, Theme Parks, And More! Infection Prevention Coordinator must have the following: Promote and facilitate teamwork Demonstrate a high standard of ethics Knowledge of nursing and medical procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities Leadership and supervisory skills Able to make independent decisions As a skilled, compassionate, Infection Prevention Coordinator you will: Develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plan Partners with facility leaders, physicians, local, state, and national agencies on activities related to infection prevention Oversees the operations of the infection prevention, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, and relevant safety programs Participates in the national collaboratives and external reporting to CDC NHSN system, and other post acute-care specific quality organizations Ensure appropriate intervention and education occurs with staff, volunteers and medical staff when healthcare infection trends, outbreaks or non-compliance to infection control occur Base pay range:

$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

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