Infection Control Nurse (RN)

Franciscan Ministries hiring for Infection Control Nurse (RN) jobs in McHenry, IL, US

The Village at Victory Lakes, a part of Franciscan Ministries, is looking for our next Infection Control Nurse (RN)

Hours available in Skilled Nursing:

• Full Time: Days

Location: The Village at Victory Lakes, 1055 E Grand Ave, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop / implement an ongoing infection prevention/control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset/spread of infections.
• Primary contact for community for all infection control outbreaks, and prevention.
• Staying current and compliant with all State, Federal, IDPH, CMS and CDC guidelines.
• Review/revise the community’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the community assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections.
• Tracking of TBs, compentencies, vaccinations and record compliance 
• Education as needed under direction of DON 

Required skills and qualifications:

• Registered Nurse, RN 
• Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
• Education/ experience in infection control and prevention
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, facilitation, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently 

The Village at Victory Lakes is a vibrant senior living community in Lindenhurst, Illinois. The Village at Victory Lakes is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering a variety of senior lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living, memory support assisted living, and skilled nursing/long-term care. Additionally, the on-site rehabilitation clinic offers inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and state-of-the-art programs designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and patients in the local community.

About Franciscan Ministries:

We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path. We offer competitive compensation and tuition reimbursement along with training, continuing education and wellness programs. DFWP/EOE/e-verify   

Are you ready to write the next chapter of YOUR story? Please apply today!