Infection Preventionist (ICP Registered Nurse)

• Start Date:  ASAP, within next 1-2 weeks 
• Schedule:  full time, 40 hours per week

Our leadership: 

Transitional Care Management has 12 different locations throughout Chicagoland.

• Multiple centers give you the opportunity for advancement.  In fact, 16 of our current DONs & ADONs were promoted from within.
• The culture that surrounds us is one of great patient care, and has the feeling of true support by those who work beside you. 
• You have direct access to our executive team via our “iCare Line”, so you can openly express concerns or compliments.

Our center:

Southview Manor is a SNF that has 200 beds, multiple levels of care and a 5 Star Quality Measure rating. 

Location:  We are located in the Bronzeville neighborhood, just south of downtown Chicago, near the White Sox Stadium at E 33rd Blvd & S Michigan Ave.  This is a neighborhood that is becoming re-gentrified and easy to commute to from Chicago or the suburbs.  The Metra and the Green Line are just a few blocks away.

Infection Preventionist (ICP - Registered Nurse)

What you'll do:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct the infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in the long-term care facility.
• Monitor the facility to evaluate compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control and provide education and training as needed
• Perform Infection Surveillance; tracking and trending infections and developing action plans to decrease infections
• Prepare Infection Control reports at facility and staff level and present at the QAPI meetings
• Lead the weekly Infection Control QAPI
• Lead the facility pandemic team by preforming testing, surveillance, education and reporting to all required entities.
• Become the expert with the POC test.
• Lead the Antibiotic Stewardship team; reviewing new antibiotics; tracking physician prescribing practices and educating and training on appropriate antibiotic use.
• Make frequent rounds of the facility to look for infection control opportunities.
• Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of in-service training classes and educational programs for all facility personnel.
• Coordinate the facility vaccination program.

What’s in it for you:

• High quality standards; in fact, many of our centers have a 5-star quality rating
• Employee recognition & referral programs
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• We focus on building relationships with our residents and families.  In time, you may feel like they are your family too
• Our Activities/Events department goes beyond bingo.  We focus on the individual patient and as a result they are more engaged with you

What our employees may say to you (excerpts from our employee survey):

• “I feel like I make a difference here.”
• “People here are willing to give a little extra to get the job done right.”
• “When I look at what we accomplished, I feel a sense of pride.”

Infection Preventionist (ICP - Registered Nurse)

What we need from you: 

• Registered Nurse (RN) in IL
• Must have certification in infection control (ICP) or complete the certification within 60 days of hire
• Experienced in Long Term Care or Post-Acute Care preferred
• Must have experience with an electronic documentation system, preferably PCC

What we’re doing to keep you safe:

• PPE:  No PPE Shortages here!  We have PPE (including N95 & Surgical masks) for our team members.  Join us and we’ll keep you protected!
• Virtual interviews, utilizing ‘video chat’ apps and software
• Temperature screenings and routine health checks
• And more …

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

• Join us and love what you do again!

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