What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Control Nurse (RN) position at Greater Family Health?
Greater Family Health is a multi-site federally qualified health center providing comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services within the Chicagoland area. Our mission is to provide quality, affordable health care for all including those without the ability to pay. We currently have health centers in DeKalb, Des Plaines, Elgin, Franklin Park, Hanover Park, McHenry, Palatine, Streamwood, Sycamore, and Wheeling. We are financially and programmatically stable and are continuing to grow. We are Joint Commission Accredited and are PCMH Certified. For more information, I encourage to visit our website, http://www.greaterfamilyhealth.org.
This is a great job opportunity for an Infection Control Nurse (RN) who is either experienced or is looking to get into the medical field. In this position, you’ll be able to contribute to your community and make an impact in a patient’s life. If this is you, keep on reading.
Your Goal:
The Infection Control Nurse coordinates and implements all aspects of Infection Control throughout the organization.
How You'll Help Patients and Your Team:
Identifies opportunities for organizational improvement and suggests or develops and implements strategies and activities to successfully address them.
Consistently evaluates Greater Family Health compliance with Joint Commission standards and other internal/external requirements and effectively engages in Infection Control and Process Improvement activities that lead to consistent organizational compliance.
Actively attends, leads and supports committee work and organizational outcomes, as directed. Activities will include, at a minimum: Chair Infection Control Committee and participate in staff training.
Works in close cooperation and collaboration with the Greater Family Health Chief Medical Officer, Safety Manager and Infection Control Committee to implement Infection Control practices.
Reports to all scheduled work sites and shifts on time and fully prepared to engage in all job responsibilities; location of work sites and shifts will change at the discretion of the supervisor.
Engages in all offered trainings, consultations and supervisions made available. Fully and professionally responds to and implements directives and advice offered by all supervisory and training personnel, as well as professionally offered feedback from coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perks Just For You:
- Paid Training
- 401(K)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Paid-Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holidays)
What You'll Need:
- Graduate of accredited registered nurse program required; BSN degree is preferable.
- R.N. licensure in State of Illinois required.
- 2-4 years' experience working in a Community Health Center preferred.
- Excellent communication, including writing skills required.
- Strong computer literacy and ability to effectively use various software programs required