Redwoods Post Acute is located in the heart of Willow Glen in San Jose California. We are looking for a committed, skillful, and reliable Infection prevention nurse to join our Skilled Nursing Facility!

• Job Title: Infection Preventionist Nurse
• Facility: Redwoods Post Acute
• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility
• Location: 1267 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, USA
• Department: Nursing
• Position Type: Full-Time Permanent Position
• Pay Rate: $43 to $48 per hour
• Reports: Director of Nursing

All new hires must be COVID-19 Vaccinated or have a medical or religious accommodation before they start.

OUR COMMUNITY:

We are committed to providing the best assistance to the population we serve, and our communities, achieving optimum health, and enjoying the best quality of life possible. We bring together a variety of experts and dedicated professionals to work with each resident in achieving their goals. We take great efforts to be leaders in the skilled nursing community.

The Infection Preventionist reports to the Director of Nursing and partners with the Medical Director, the Administrator or Quality Officer, and other stakeholders to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. This individual is accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community. Through strategic planning, leadership, and consultation, you will lead and direct a robust team in the identification and implementation of infection prevention goals and objectives throughout the facility.

• Partners with the Medical Director for Epidemiology/Infectious Disease to develop, implement, and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plan

• Partners with facility leaders, physicians, local, state, and national agencies on activities related to infection prevention

• Oversees the operations of infection prevention, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, and relevant safety programs

• Accountable for surveillance of healthcare-acquired and community-acquired infections

• Manages goal-setting process for the system, unit, and physician goals related to healthcare-acquired infections and conditions

• Lead industrial hygiene program to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, mitigate, and control workplace conditions

• Participates in national collaboratives and external reporting to the CDC NHSN system and other post-acute-care specific quality organizations

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have a certificate and license as an Infection Prevention in the state of California in accordance with the law
• Must have an active BLS through the American Heart Association
• Must have an active CPR Certification
• Must comply with Vaccination for COVID-19 adherence to California DOH Policy

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing Facility
• Experience as an Infection Preventionist Nurse
• Interest in working in the Geriatric Population

BENEFITS:

Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs of our employee population. Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

EEO STATEMENT:

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.