Infection Prevention Nurse (LPN or RN)

Position Overview Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control practices to protect residents, staff, and visitors. This role promotes a safe healthcare environment by identifying infection risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading infection prevention initiatives. Description Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control practices to protect residents, staff, and visitors. This role promotes a safe healthcare environment by identifying infection risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading infection prevention initiatives. Key Responsibilities As an infection control/wound care nurse, you will provide primary skincare to residents. You will identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders, primary and secondary lesions, and decubitus ulcers. You will participate in the development and implementation of patient care plans. You will educate family, staff, and residents about the importance of nutrition, skin barriers, hydration, turning, and repositioning to promote wound healing. Preferred Qualifications Active RN License in the state of Illinois IP Certified by CDC Understanding of infection prevention principles and regulations Excellent communication and education skills Professional experience as an Infection Control Nurse

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