Position Overview:

Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control practices to protect residents, staff, and visitors. This role promotes a safe healthcare environment by identifying infection risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading infection prevention initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• As an infection control/wound care nurse, you will provide primary skincare to residents.

• You will identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders, primary and secondary lesions, and decubitus ulcers.

• You will participate in the development and implementation of patient care plans.

• You will educate family, staff, and residents about the importance of nutrition, skin barriers, hydration, turning, and repositioning to promote wound healing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active RN License in the state of Illinois

• IP Certified by CDC

• Understanding of infection prevention principles and regulations 

• Excellent communication and education skills

• Professional experience as an Infection Control Nurse

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