Infection Prevention Nurse (IP)

North Park Post Acute

$80K — $95K *
Tracy, CA 95376In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current and unencumbered state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred
  • Infection Prevention (IP) Certification preferred but not required
  • Ability to make independent decisions as circumstances warrant
  • Knowledge of nursing practices, infection control laws, and guidelines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with preferred experience in PCC

Responsibilities

  • Monitor Public Health Advisories from CDC and other agencies
  • Lead COVID-19 prevention and response efforts on-site
  • Stay updated on infection control trends and practices
  • Perform duties within the scope of nursing license
  • Make independent decisions when necessary
  • Implement and interpret Infection Prevention and Control programs
  • Develop organizational standards adhering to regulatory guidelines

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Health coverage (medical, dental, vision) with majority costs covered by the company
  • 401(k) with matching after one year
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Paid Time Off including vacation and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
  • Employee discount programs through BeneHub
Full Job Description
Infection Prevention Nurse-IP needed for premier nursing facility. Come join our winning team!

Position Summary:

The Infection Control directs managerial functions of planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the Infection Control Program. The IP has the authority to take necessary steps to prevent and control the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents in the patient, staff, and visitor populations. The Infection Prevention (IP) is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections; educating employees about infection control; and developing organizational infection control standards that meet state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies, CDC, OSHA, and APIC guidelines

If you meet the qualifications above, please apply now.

Qualifications:
  • Current & unencumbered state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (preferred)
  • IP Certification (preferred but not required)
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities and infection control practices, to include standard/universal precautions and guidelines for antibiotic stewardship.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills with ability to gather information, document, and report findings.
  • Good computer skills-including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and PCC experience preferred.
  • APIC Certification in infection control preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities:
  • Serves as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agencies including the CDC
  • Serves as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, in accordance with current CDC recommendations
  • Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices
  • Performs work within the scope of his/her license
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Must be knowledgeable of Infection Prevention and Control practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
  • Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Infection Prevention and Control Program

Benefits:
  • Competitive pay
  • Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
  • 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
  • Company paid Life and disability insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
  • BeneHub employee sponsored discount programs and more....


*Benefits are available to full-time employees.
Work schedule
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
Benefits
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Referral program
  • Employee discount

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