Infection Prevention & Control Nurse

We are looking for a full time Infection Prevention Nurse to join our growing and dynamic team!

You must a licensed nurse (LVN or RN) in the State of California.

Salary depends on experience and licensure

Minimum Requirements:

• 2-3 years of clinical experience in long-term care preferred*
• Infection Control Certification Required or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must have training in Infection Prevention and control in accordance with federal requirements.
• Maintain line listing for staff and residents, maintain records of vaccinations for staff and residents, maintain monthly surveillance reports, lead staff, residents, and visitors in safe IP practices, ensure annual fit testing for N95s are completed, etc.
• Participates in required meetings, inservices, admission reviews, input/edit oders as prescribed, labs/diagnostics, etc. to coordinate compliance with infection control policies and practices.
• Directs and coordinates compliance with the Facility's Antibiotic Stewardship Program and Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
• Collaborate with Nursing, SSD, & Admissions Staff to ensure new and modified room assignments comply with infection standards for reducing pathogen transmission.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing training practices, new hire training and annual training.
• Utilizes epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance activities and investigations.
• Must possess the ability to engage tactfully with regulators, facility personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.