Infection Control Coordinator

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Agency: Department of Human Service

Location: Kankakee, IL, US, 60901

Opening Date: 12/16/2024

Closing Date: 12/30/2024

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $7,774 - $10,589 per month ($93,288 - $127,068 per year)

County: Kankakee

Number of Vacancies: 1

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. 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: 43645

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a licensed Nurse Practitioner to serve as the Infection Control Coordinator for the Division of Developmental Disabilities, State Operated Developmental Centers (SODC) located in Kankakee, 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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) and the Infection Control Coordinator for the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Assess the health care needs and disability management issues of individuals served within the State Operated Developmental Centers (SODC’s).
• Serves as a medical resource to the Deputy Director regarding health and medical issues and safety concerns at SODC’s.
• Serves as an active and contributing member on committees, staff meetings, teaching conferences and clinical committees.
• Assists in the development and monitoring of health care plan for SODC’s.
• Provides emergency care when nursing staff identify an acute medical/psychiatric need and request an individual be seen immediately.
• Completes all mandatory training requirements and participates in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain professional competency.
• Serves on-call as assigned for any problematic areas encountered in completing assigned duties.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires current licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Requires the Certification of Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) in accordance with the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation issues 03/09/2020, Executive Order 2020-10 and the Department of Human Services operational efforts to meet urgent public health conditions.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays on a rotation basis.
• Requires the ability travel in the performance of job duties.
• Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
• Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to the patient or others.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• 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: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday; 1 hour unpaid lunch  

SODC Operations / Region 2
Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901  

Division of Developmental Disabilities

State Operated Developmental Centers (SODC) Operations

Region 2 Office
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 all 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 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)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 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