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• Daily pay.
• Competitive wages.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Shift differentials.
• 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!
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nfection Control Coordinator
Classification
Exempt
Reports to
Director of Nursing & Assistant Director of Nursing
Summary/Objective
In keeping with our organization's goal of improving the lives of the Guests we serve, the
Infection Control Coordinator plays a critical role in the surveillance, analysis, interpretation
and reporting of facility acquired infections. This position provides education to staff and assists
with the development, implementation, and enforcement of infection control policies and
procedures. The Infection Control Coordinator will safeguard the health, safety and welfare of
all guests by following applicable laws, regulations, and established nursing policies and
procedures.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
1. Responsible for identifying, controlling, and preventing outbreaks of infections in the
facility.
2. Collects and analyzes data infection control data to monitor infectious outbreaks in the
facility and surrounding community.
3. Develops, revises and implements infection control policies and procedures.
4. Develops, implements and maintains on-going training and educational programs for all
facility personnel in relation to infection control topics.
5. Acts as an infection control educational resource for employees, community members,
guest's and their families.
6. Ensures facility compliance with federal, state and local infection control standards.
7. Participates in Federal, State and Local agency annual surveys.
8. Review with appropriate department heads any deficiencies noted by government
agencies during inspections.
9. Ensure each Guest receives person centered care.
10. Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in guest care
areas.
11. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families,
peers and supervisors.
12. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, accidents/incidents and supply
issues to appropriate persons.
13. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
14. Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
(QAPI) efforts of your organization.
15. Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
16. Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
17. Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
18. Any noted opportunities for improvement will be shared with leadership in the
organization.
19. Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or
detecting barriers preventing project success.
20. Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude),
including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and
findings.
21. Participate in compliance trainings as scheduled and adhere to compliance plan.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has indirect supervisor responsibilities for Certified Nurse Aides and other nursing
personnel.
Work Environment
This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to and working in
various locations around the facility while pulling or pushing carts. This role routinely uses
standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax
machines. This position works mostly in the Guest care and office areas as well as occasional
outside weather conditions. This role may also come into contact with Guests who may have
contagious illnesses.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This
position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a
regular basis. The employee must be able to lift and move items and patients weighing at least
50 pounds.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
Travel
Travel to and from locations in the surrounding community will be required.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or related field.
Graduate from and accredited nursing program.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse (R.N.) License in the state of practice.
C.P.R. Certified.
Preferred Education and Experience
Five years of experience as an R.N.
One year experience in an infection control position.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local requirements and regulations.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Located at 1366 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, Avantara Lincoln Park is easily accessible via public transportation and major city routes, offering a convenient commute for staff from across the Chicago metro area.
Join our team today and contribute to a facility that is recognized for its commitment to compassionate care and enhancing the lives of our residents in one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods.
Avantara 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.
Avantara Lincoln Park never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.