Infection Control Nurse Full-time

Gateway Post Acute

Porterville, CA, US
Base: $70,000 – $71,000 annually (doe); bonus/equi...
Infection control program management
Compliance with cdc and osha guidelines
Infection control monitoring and reporting
The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, coordinating, and directing the facility’s Infection Control Program in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as CDC and OSHA guidelines

Job Summary

  • The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, coordinating, and directing the facility’s Infection Control Program in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as CDC and OSHA guidelines.
  • This role involves educating and training staff, monitoring infection control practices, preparing reports, and collaborating with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest level of resident care and safety.
  • Gateway Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

Matching Summary

The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, coordinating, and directing the facility’s Infection Control Program in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as CDC and OSHA guidelines.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • infection control program management
  • compliance with CDC and OSHA guidelines
  • infection control monitoring and reporting
  • staff education on infection prevention
  • isolation precautions implementation
  • infection control data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
  • participation in infection control committees
  • experience with PointClickCare (PCC)
  • infection control in-service training
  • employee health program assistance

Key Requirements

  • Current active LVN license in California
  • Minimum 2 years nursing experience
  • Current CPR certification
  • Knowledge of infection control practices and epidemiology
  • APIC Certification preferred
  • Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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