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IP Nurse/Unit Manager

Chicago, Illinois

Salary
$85000 - $90000 / yr
Type
Full Time
Experience
3 years

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Infection Preventionist (IP) Nurse / Unit Manager to join our team and provide essential clinical leadership and infection control oversight within the facility. The Infection Preventionist (IP) Nurse / Unit Manager plays a key role in ensuring the health, safety, and dignity of our residents, while supervising nursing staff and maintaining regulatory compliance in a supportive environment.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Life Insurance

  • Critical Illness Insurance

  • Short-Term Disability Insurance

  • Accident Insurance

  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

  • On-Demand Pay Option

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with federal, state, and facility guidelines

  • Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, trending, and reporting

  • Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, and local health department regulations

  • Educate staff on infection prevention protocols, hand hygiene, and PPE usage

  • Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures

  • Monitor isolation precautions and ensure proper implementation

  • Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff on the assigned unit

  • Assist with scheduling, staffing coordination, and daily clinical operations

  • Monitor resident conditions and ensure appropriate care plan implementation

  • Support staff development, evaluation, and corrective action when needed

  • Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory readiness

  • Report changes in infection trends or resident conditions to facility leadership

  • Uphold resident privacy and dignity in accordance with HIPAA and facility standards

  • Comply with all federal, state, and facility regulations and guidelines

  • Stay current through educational opportunities and maintaining nursing licensure

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in accordance with state law

  • Infection prevention experience preferred

  • Long term care experience required

  • Supervisory or unit management experience preferred

  • Knowledge of CDC and CMS infection control guidelines

  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

  • Ability to lead a team and respond effectively in urgent or outbreak situations

Are you ready to make a difference as an Infection Preventionist (IP) Nurse / Unit Manager in a supportive, resident-centered environment? Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career with Aliya Healthcare!


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Location: 2940 West 87th Street Chicago, Illinois, 60652 USA

Industry

Healthcare

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https://www.aliyahc.com/

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