Psychotropic Infection Control RN Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire 150 Jamestown Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 $85,000
- $95,000 a year
- Full-time $85,000
- $95,000 a year
- Full-time Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire is currently accepting applications for a Psychotropic Infection Control RN.
This opportunity is Full Time Monday thru Friday. This role is a key role that ensures patients receiving psychotropic medication or psychiatric services remain safe from infectious disease risks while maintaining therapeutic care.
Core Responsibilities:
Infection Prevention and Control:
Develop, implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures tailored to psychiatric units.
Risk Assessment:
Conduct facility assessments to identify and mitigate infection risks.
Staff and Patient Education:
Train psychiatric staff and patients/families on infection control measures such as hand hygiene, PPE use, and isolation protocols.
Outbreak response:
Investigate and respond to infection reports, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to contain outbreaks and revise protocols as needed.
Data Monitoring:
Track and report infection incidences, trends and compliance with IPC standards.
Program Development:
Lead annual flu prevention, treatment, and reporting design educational programs for psychotropic care units.
Qualifications and Skills:
RN license in good standing in state of Illinois Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing Certification in Infection Prevention and Control preferred. Current CPR certification. 2-3 years post licensure RN experience 1 year of Infection Control experience. Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire offers an abundant benefit package for all full time employees to include: Medical insurance, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance and more. If you are interested and qualified, we invite you to submit your resume!
