Strong communication skills with medical staff and residents
Ability to document detailed information accurately
Knowledge of nursing care principles
Experience in geriatric and chronic illness care
Desire for continuous professional development
Responsibilities
Conduct rounds to monitor infection prevention practices
Collect and analyze infection data from residents and departments
Maintain detailed records of healthcare-associated infections
Investigate outbreaks and implement control measures
Train staff on infection prevention protocols
Ensure necessary supplies for infection prevention are available
Facilitate antibiotic stewardship program meetings
Benefits
Flexible work schedule including weekends and extra shifts
Opportunity for professional growth and development
Engagement in meaningful work with geriatric and disabled populations
Supportive team environment focused on infection control
Access to ongoing training and resources for infection prevention
Full Job Description
Assigned Duties of Infection Preventionist
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the implementation and review of the facility's infection prevention program and the antibiotic stewardship program.
Conducts rounds, discusses and monitors infection prevention practices with staff members
Colllects infection data from residents and departments
Maintains records for each health care associated infection
Conducts outbreak investigation
Trains staff members on implementation of infection prevention practices
Ensures availability of supplies required for infection prevention activities
Ensure completion of surveillance forms for infections
Implementation of the antibiotic stewardship program/monthly meeting
Shift: M-F (Flexibility with work schedules such as on weekends and extra shifts)
Salary: $45.00- $47.00 per hour based on experience.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Current license as a Vocational Nurse in California. Current CPR
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing or from a national or state- approved school of vocational nursing
Ability to converse in a professional manner with doctors, residents, staff members and peers
Ability to transcribe and articulate detailed information in a profession manner to meet rules and regulations for long-term care
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply basic principles of nursing care
Experience and/or education in the care of the aged, chronically ill, restorative nursing, psychiatric nursing, and supervision
One or more years' experience as a staff nurse is desirable
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with personnel and resident
Demonstrates evidence of interest in continuous professional growth. Possesses a genuine interest and ability to work with geriatric and disabled person
Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work under supervision and to supervise persons assisting in resident care
Possesses initiative, dependability and skill in recognition and identification of symptoms and treatment responses
Possesses resourcefulness in emergency situations
Possesses genuine respect for others and acceptance of their individual social and cultural traits
*Offer of employment is contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance through Department of Justice, background check, physical exam, TB, drug screen. Covid 19 vaccination preferred, not required.
