Infection Control Nurse Full-time

Gateway Post Acute

Porterville, CA, US
Base: $70,000 – $71,000 annually; bonus/equity: no...
Infection control program management
Cdc and osha guidelines
Standard/universal precautions
The Infection Control Nurse will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct the facility’s Infection Control Program in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations, as well as CDC and OSHA guidelines

Job Summary

  • The Infection Control Nurse will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct the facility’s Infection Control Program in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations, as well as CDC and OSHA guidelines.
  • This role involves educating and training staff on infection control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and bloodborne pathogen standards, and assisting with employee health programs.
  • The position requires monitoring sterilization, decontamination, and infection prevention processes, ensuring proper handling and disposal of infectious waste and contaminated materials.

Matching Summary

The Infection Control Nurse will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct the facility’s Infection Control Program in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations, as well as CDC and OSHA guidelines.

Salary

Base: $70,000 – $71,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Infection Control Program management
  • CDC and OSHA guidelines
  • Standard/universal precautions
  • Isolation procedures
  • Infectious waste disposal
  • Staff education on infection control

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Educate residents and families
  • Preventive maintenance of equipment

Key Requirements

  • Current LVN license in California
  • 2 years nursing experience
  • Working knowledge of infection control
  • Current CPR certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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