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Infection Prevention and MDS Registered Nurse

Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare
Alhambra, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026

This position is open to Registered Nurses (RNs) only. If you are not a Registered Nurse, please view our other available opportunities.

MDS Coordinator / Infection Preventionist (RN)

Full-Time | Monday–Friday
$39.00–$40.00 per Hour (Based on Experience)
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Alhambra Rehab & Healthcare
Alhambra, Illinois

Advance Your Nursing Leadership Career

Alhambra Rehab & Healthcare is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as our MDS Coordinator / Infection Preventionist. This essential leadership role combines clinical reimbursement expertise with infection prevention oversight to help ensure exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, and outstanding clinical outcomes.

If you're passionate about quality care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and making a meaningful impact on residents and staff every day, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule

  • Full-Time

  • Monday–Friday

  • 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Additional hours may be required based on facility needs

  • Participation in the management on-call rotation is required to provide weekend leadership coverage

Compensation

  • $39.00–$40.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

    • Paid out over one year

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly wages

  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

  • Stable full-time schedule

  • Supportive leadership team

  • Professional growth and leadership development

  • Collaborative clinical environment

  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident care and quality outcomes

Benefits

  • BCBS Insurance Plans

  • 401(k)

  • Vacation

  • Personal Hours

  • PLAWA

  • And More!

Position Responsibilities

MDS Coordination

  • Coordinate and manage the MDS assessment process in accordance with federal and state regulations.

  • Ensure accurate and timely completion and submission of all MDS assessments.

  • Lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings and collaborate with department leaders.

  • Monitor case mix, reimbursement opportunities, and quality measures.

  • Maintain survey readiness and support regulatory compliance initiatives.

  • Assist with clinical documentation and reimbursement optimization.

Infection Prevention

  • Direct and oversee the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program.

  • Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, investigation, and reporting.

  • Identify infection trends and implement corrective action plans.

  • Educate staff on infection prevention policies and best practices.

  • Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, state, and federal infection control regulations.

  • Promote a safe environment for residents, visitors, and employees.

Qualifications

  • Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required

  • Previous MDS experience preferred

  • Infection Preventionist experience preferred

  • Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and reimbursement systems

  • Thorough understanding of long-term care regulations and infection prevention standards

  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills

  • Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Join Our Team

At Alhambra Rehab & Healthcare, exceptional resident care starts with exceptional clinical leadership. If you're ready to advance your nursing career in a rewarding leadership role with a team committed to excellence, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of the Alhambra Rehab & Healthcare team.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus paid over one year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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