JobsUSAInfection Preventionist
Company : Franciscan Ministries
Location : Wheeling, IL, 60090
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Details
Position Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and implementing health programs, staff educational programs, infection control processes and Quality Improvement projects. The Infection Preventionist/Educator ensures all state and federal mandatory education, infection control, general health, safety training (OSHA), Joint Commission Standards, and community policies/initiatives are fully implemented.
Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities
- Organize, plan and implement annual OSHA, JCAHO and State/Federal required in-service training programs to include hazard communication, blood borne pathogens, infection control standards as well as all other mandatory training programs as required by Federal or State regulations.
- Observe and instruct associates in safety policies and procedures.
- Lead all Infection Control related programs and serve as the Infection Preventionist for the community.
- Consistently monitor established policies and procedures pertaining to safety, hazard communications, and universal precautions (proper hand washing, correct usage of personal protective equipment and proper disposal of hazardous materials/waste).
- Serve as a member of the Safety Committee and QAPI Committee by preparing, analyzing and reporting key indicator data.
- Secure and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference manuals, etc. pertinent to educational programs.
- Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure individual associate training records are maintained and in compliance with Federal and State regulations.
- Facilitate in-service training, observing audience response to training, and adjusting delivery and teaching style to maximize participation and retention of material.
- Maintain a good rapport and professional working relationship with all department personnel to enhance appropriate interdepartmental communications.
- Use tact, sensitivity, sound judgement and a professional attitude when working with residents, families, associates, third party vendors and State/Federal entities.
- Serve as a member of the Nursing Administration with on-call responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.
Position Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Licenses/Certifications: active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Experience: 3+ years of clinical experience; preferably in nursing/long term care; Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
- High degree of integrity.
- Strong communicator and capable of leading change.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines concurrently.
Travel: Limited travel may be required for training purposes
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