Infection Preventionist​/Education Coordinator

Overview:
Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and implementing health programs, staff educational programs, infection control processes and Quality Improvement projects. The Infection Preventionist/Educator ensures all state and federal mandatory education, infection control, general health, safety training (OSHA), Joint Commission Standards, and community policies/initiatives are fully implemented.

Hours Needed

• Monday - Friday: 7:00am to 3:30pm

• Nurse Manager weekend rotation

1055 E Grand Ave Lindenhurst, IL 60046

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Organize, plan and implement annual OSHA, JCAHO and State/Federal required in-service training programs to include hazard communication, blood borne pathogens, infection control standards as well as all other mandatory training programs as required by Federal or State regulations.

• Observe and instruct associates in safety policies and procedures.

• Lead all Infection Control related programs and serve as the Infection Preventionist for the community.

• Consistently monitor established policies and procedures pertaining to safety, hazard communications, and universal precautions (proper hand washing, correct usage of personal protective equipment and proper disposal of hazardous materials/waste).

• Serve as a member of the Safety Committee and QAPI Committee by preparing, analyzing and reporting key indicator data.

• Secure and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference manuals, etc. pertinent to educational programs.

• Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure individual associate training records are maintained and in compliance with Federal and State regulations.

• Facilitate in-service training, observing audience response to training, and adjusting delivery and teaching style to maximize participation and retention of material.

• Maintain a good rapport and professional working relationship with all department personnel to enhance appropriate interdepartmental communications.

• Use tact, sensitivity, sound judgement and a professional attitude when working with residents, families, associates, third party vendors and State/Federal entities.

• Serve as a member of the Nursing Administration with on-call responsibilities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education :
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Licenses/Certifications:

active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Experience : 3+ years of clinical experience; preferably in nursing/long term care

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

• High degree of integrity.

• Strong communicator and capable of leading change.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines concurrently.

Travel :
Limited travel may be required for training purposes

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Min: USD $80,000.00/Yr. Max: USD $97,000.00/Yr.