Infection Control Nurse Full-time

Homestead Post Acute

Porterville, CA, USA
$70,000 – $71,000 annually (doe); not specified; n...
Not specified
Infection control program development
Regulatory compliance
Staff education and training
Gateway Post Acute is seeking a full-time Infection Control Nurse (LVN) to oversee and manage their infection prevention program, ensuring compliance with health regulations and promoting the safety of residents and staff. The ideal candidate should have a current LVN license, a minimum of two years of nursing experience, and strong knowledge of infection control practices

Job Summary

  • Develop, implement, and manage the facility’s Infection Control Program in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations, as well as CDC and OSHA guidelines.
  • Educate and train staff on infection control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and bloodborne pathogen standards.
  • Monitor sterilization, decontamination, and infection prevention processes and ensure proper handling and disposal of infectious waste.

Matching Summary

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Gateway Post Acute is seeking a full-time Infection Control Nurse (LVN) to oversee and manage their infection prevention program, ensuring compliance with health regulations and promoting the safety of residents and staff. The ideal candidate should have a current LVN license, a minimum of two years of nursing experience, and strong knowledge of infection control practices.

Salary

$70,000 – $71,000 annually (DOE); Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Infection control program development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Staff education and training
  • Surveillance data analysis
  • Isolation precautions implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Detail-oriented
  • Knowledgeable
  • Collaborative
  • Proactive

Key Requirements

  • Current LVN license in California
  • 2 years nursing experience
  • CPR certification
  • APIC Certification preferred
  • PointClickCare experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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