Are you looking for a rewarding career in Nursing? We are currently searching for a Part-Time Infection Preventionist to join our friendly, caring and supportive team!

Warren Barr Lincoln Park is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in Nurses by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. 

As an Infection Preventionist you provide important information to the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Warren Barr Lincoln Park by ensuring staff receives the proper training to help prevent/spread infections in residents. 

JOBSUMMARY:

Theprimarypurposeofyourjobpositionistoplan,organize,develop,coordinate,anddirectourinfectioncontrolprogramanditsactivitiesinaccordancewithcurrentfederal,state,andlocalstandards,guidelines,andregulationsthatgovernsuchprograms,andStandardIC1:1ComprehensiveAccreditationManual for Long Term Care Facilities of the Joint Commission on the Accreditationof HealthcareOrganization("JCAHO"),and as may be directedby the Administrator, the MedicalDirector, theDirectorofNursing,theInfectionControlCommittee,andothermembersofthefacility'smanagementtowhomsuchpersonsreportto ensurethataneffectiveinfectioncontrolprogramismaintainedatalltimes.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must possess, at a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college, university or school of nursing and a current unencumbered Illinois Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license in good standing.
2. Must complete the required Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Certification course as approved by CDC.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must demonstrate the ability to make independent decisions in a timely fashion when circumstances warrent such action.
2. Mut demonstrate the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and their representatives, outside health care professionals, support agencies, and the general public.
3. Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
4. Mustdemonstrateleadershipandsupervisoryabilityandthewillingnesstoworkharmoniouslywithprofessionalandnon-professionalpersonnel.
5. Mustbeknowledgeableofnursing,infectioncontrol and prevention,andmedicalpracticesandprocedures,as wellasJCAHO,CMS,CDCandIDPHregulationsthatpertaintolong-termcare.

Warren Barr Lincoln Park 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.