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100K Executive Search & Leighton Partners Executive Search & Recruitment

Infection Control RN Practitioner

100K Executive Search & Leighton Partners Executive Search & Recruitment, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


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Infection Control RN Practitioner

Chicago, Illinois

$90K-$110K

Summary:

Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immuno-suppressed patients. Develops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departments.

Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections. Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements.Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes.Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections. Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens.Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immuno-suppressed patients.Participates in Infection Control Committees.Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases.Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions. May educate patients as necessary.

Qualifications

Education:

RN required. BSN preferred.

Experience:

Must have at least 1 year of Infection Control or Employee Health nursing experience.

CIC, ICP, or related certification preferred.

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