Under limited supervision, the Infection Preventionist reports to the Director of Nursing (or Health Services Administrator) and partners with the Medical Director for Antimicrobial Stewardship, and other stakeholders to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.
Full-Time
Shift : 8:30AM- 4:30PM Monday- Friday
Pay : $42-56
Work Duties
The primary duty of the IP is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs
Collaborate with Facility Leadership and the Medical Director to develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action
Foster effective working relationships and consensus building.
Partner with facility leaders, physicians, and local state and national agencies on activities related to infection prevention.
Conduct outbreak investigations
Conduct analysis and formulate conclusions, identify occurrences, incubation periods, periods of communicability, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, and susceptibility associated with the infectious disease process
Oversee and ensure implementation of resident and staff immunization/vaccination program
Assess and revise current policies and procedures, assess the need for, develop and implement new written policies and procedures including those for transmission-based precautions.
Requirements :
RN Experience 3 years
RN License
CPR Certificate
What's in it for you?
As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.
HumanGood offers competitive pay and phenomenal benefits. Eligible positions (30 hours/week) start with 20 paid days off, plus seven holidays, a company-matching 401(k) and health plans that give you cash to use for those unexpected health issues. We provide healthcare benefits for our part-time and per diem team members! We also offer a Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement. You can view more information about our total rewards at HGcareers.org.
Licenses & Certifications Required
REGISTERED NURSE
FIRST AID
CPR TRAINING Skills Required
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