INFECTION CONTROL COORDINATOR (REGISTERED NURSE II)
Dwight, IL, US, 60420
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: REGISTERED NURSE II - 38132
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 10/4/2024
Closing Date/Time: 10/18/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,899 - $9,381 per month ($82,788 - $112,572 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Livingston
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC023
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 41396
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an energetic licensed Registered Nurse to function as a nursing coordinator for a facility-wide infection control program of a 24/7 shift operated facility for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight Illinois. The incumbent will monitor the review of all suspected and proven infections, develop and review facility Infection Control policies and procedures and provide clinical advice and guidance to treatment staff on the implementation of infection control procedures. The Fox Developmental Center serves a broad spectrum of individuals with behavioral and medical needs.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a facility-wide Infection Control Coordinator for a 24/7 shift operated facility.
- Manages Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) mandated programs to prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
- Utilizing the nursing process, plans and provides for the development and delivery of nursing care for individuals receiving health care services for infectious diseases.
- Provides education and conducts training in conjunction with the Training Coordinator in staff development classes related to health and infection control issues.
- Completes mandatory training requirements and participates in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain professional competency.
- Serves as a nursing team leader.
- Prepares and maintains records and/or reports needed to adequately document nursing care plans.
- Serves on-call as assigned for any problematic areas encountered in completing assigned duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience or (b) a bachelor’s degree in nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience or (c) a master’s degree in nursing.
- Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Requires the ability to obtain the Certification of Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within two years of employment.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays on a rotation basis.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis.
- Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Requires the ability to use of office equipment, including personal computers and basic computer skills.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
* All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 134 W Main St, Dwight, Illinois, 60420
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Fox Developmental Center
Infection Control Unit
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services ; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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