Agency : Department of Veterans' Affairs
Posting ID: REQ 39013
Posting Date: 06/18/2024
Closing Date: 07/03/2024
Salary: $6,899 - $9,381/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $6,899/Monthly
County: Cook
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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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30% Under the direction of the Senior Infection Prevention Supervisor and Director of Nursing, educates and trains facility staff in relevant infection control policies and procedures at start of their employment, annually and as needed thereafter, including when policies are updated and revised.
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20% Conducts annual facility self-assessments to identify gaps in infection prevention practice using structured tools from Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and/or Central Management Services (CMS) and plans process improvement activity to close gaps.
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15% Investigates outbreaks of communicable diseases, including contact tracing, timely notification of local health department and jurisdictional Veteran's Administration (VA) Medical Center.
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10% Manages vaccination programs end to end in compliance with recommendations cold chain management, vaccine administration, and fulfillment of reporting requirements for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), influenza, pneumococcal, hepatitis B, and other vaccines.
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10% In collaboration with other Veteran Homes infection control specialists, reviews, and updates systemwide infection control policies and procedures considering evolving guidance from public health authorities.
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10% Manages Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) mandated program to prevent transmission of communicable disease to staff
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5% Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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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.
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Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
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Two (2) years of experience displaying visual, auditory, physical, and comprehensive ability in instructing and demonstrating clinical nursing techniques and documenting information.
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Two (2) years of experience preparing accurate, detailed reports.
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Two (2) years of experience data collection and analysis report writing, and data presentation.
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One (1) year of experience as an Infection Preventionist Nurse
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Extensive knowledge and understanding of State and Federal policies, procedures, regulations guidelines.
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Requires ability to pass a background check.
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Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
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Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
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Requires current Infection Control and Epidemiology Certification or attainment within one (1) year of employment.
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Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
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Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
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Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
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Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
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This position is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing unassisted.
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Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 4250 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634
Chicago Veterans' Home
Nursing
Agency Contact:
Shannon Leake
Shannon.Leake@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services
This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
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