Full Job Description
We are looking for full-time Infection Control Nurse.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.
- Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.
- Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the infection control program of this facility.
- Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct problem areas.
- Ensure that residents with known communicable or infectious diseases are placed in isolation or on infection control precautions to include standard/universal precautions.
- Monitor medication passes and treatments to ensure that appropriate hand washing/hand hygiene techniques are being followed in the handling and administering of drugs, medications, and treatments.
- Review nurses' notes of those residents in/on isolation precautions to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided and that they reflect the resident's response to the care.
- Assist nursing service personnel in performing nursing care procedures as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must be a Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse holding a valid California nursing license in good standing.
- Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years clinical experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
- Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique to include standard/universal precautions.
- APIC Certification in infection control preferred, but not necessary.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Compensation & Benefits:
- As a growing and essential company, we have many opportunities for growth and development within the medical industry and are committed to providing the resources and training you need.
- Pay is market competitive and negotiable based on your experience.
- Full-time employees will be eligible for a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Full-time employees will be eligible for Tuition Assistance.
- 401K.
The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in California is up to $40.00 hourly. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.
Submit your application and join our award-winning team!
JOB CODE: Griffith Park
