Casa Azul Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation offers a unique and exciting opportunity to provide world-class care to our residents. Our high acuity facility includes a large Vent Unit, In-House Dialysis, and Onsite Therapy and Rehab services. We are passionate about continuing our tradition of providing high-quality care and helping our residents achieve their best quality of life. To accomplish this, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing/ Infection Preventionist Nurse (ICPN) to join our team and make a positive impact. We are seeking a dedicated caregiver that will use their energy, creativity, thoughtfulness, and skills to help our residents live a life full of purpose, celebration and fulfillment through connecting with them each day. The best candidate will possess the skills and knowledge regarding infection prevention and control programs to benefit the residents.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan, develop, implement, evaluate and oversee the infection prevention and control program in accordance with current regulations and guidelines governing skilled nursing facilities.
• Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and local regulations concerning infection prevention and control.
• Monitor and ensure that all nursing services personnel follow established infection prevention and control practices and aseptic techniques when caring for residents.
• Review, summarize and report data relative to key infection prevention and control initiatives including antibiotic stewardship, healthcare acquired infections, immunization programs and outbreaks.
• Assist and oversee the tracking, administering and recordkeeping of required employee immunizations and recommended resident immunizations.

Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered RN License with the ability to practice in the State of Texas
• BLS Certification
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• 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 and transmission-based precautions.
• Infection prevention certification or ability to obtain.

What's in it for you?

• Multiple Medical Plans to choose from
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Plans
• Paid Time off
• Sick Time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Nursing home

Experience:

• Infection control: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Preferred)
• Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (Preferred)

Work Location: In person