Infection Prevention Registered Nurse

Are you an Infection Prevention RN , passionate about providing top-tier care, and looking for an opportunity to be part of a team that is recognized for its commitment to excellence? Warren Barr Oak Lawn is proud to hold the prestigious Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission for both Post-Acute Care and Nursing Care, a symbol of our dedication to maintaining the highest standards in healthcare. Our facility is known for delivering exceptional care, compassion, and support to our residents. Warren Barr Oak Lawn is seeking a full time Infection Prevention RN to join our team of professionals. Here you'll find a welcoming, supportive environment where you can make a real difference. As an Infection Prevention RN, you will provide oversight of the Infection Prevention Control Program and collaborate with facility leadership and medical director to develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plan. The Infection Prevention RN establishes the facility-wide system for the prevention, identification, investigation and control of infection of residents, staff, and visitors, including surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before they spread, conducts any/all outbreak investigations, and maintains the system for reporting possible incidents of communicable diseases to local, state, or national agencies as required. The IP Nurse also oversees the antibiotic stewardship program and monitors residents’ antibiotic use and assesses the need for, develops, and presents IPCP in-service education for individual departments, general orientation, and annual review as needed. In this role, the Infection Prevention RN is required to maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and ensure that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues. Eligibility Requirements Minimum bachelor's degree in Science, Nursing or related field Unencumbered State of Illinois Registered Nurse (R.N.) license CPR certification Five (5) years of experience as an R.N. One (1) year of experience in an infection control position (preferred) Benefits Daily pay Medical, Vision & Dental Tuition reimbursement Internal growth opportunities Medical, dental, and vision insurance options Short-term and long-term disability insurance options 401K with employer match Employee concierge program Employee assistance program And more! Benefit packages may vary based on hours worked. Conveniently located at 9401 S Kostner Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, our facility is easily accessible by public transportation, with multiple bus routes and the Oak Lawn Metra station just minutes away. For those commuting by car, major highways such as I-294 and Cicero Avenue provide quick and easy access. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a work environment where your contributions are recognized and appreciated. If you're ready to join a team that's committed to excellence in care and your professional growth, we invite you to apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career at Warren Barr Oak Lawn . Warren Barr Oak Lawn is 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. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr