Infection Control Nurse Full-time

Gateway Post Acute

Porterville, CA, US
$70,000 – $71,000 annually; not specified; not spe...
Infection control practices
Cdc and osha guidelines
Standard/universal precautions
The Infection Control Nurse will lead and oversee the facility’s infection prevention and control program, ensuring resident and staff safety and regulatory compliance

Job Summary

  • The Infection Control Nurse will lead and oversee the facility’s infection prevention and control program, ensuring resident and staff safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Key responsibilities include developing and implementing the program, monitoring practices, conducting rounds, analyzing data, and reporting communicable diseases.
  • This role involves educating and training staff on infection control practices, supporting employee health programs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Matching Summary

The Infection Control Nurse will lead and oversee the facility’s infection prevention and control program, ensuring resident and staff safety and regulatory compliance.

Salary

$70,000 – $71,000 annually; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Infection control practices
  • CDC and OSHA guidelines
  • Standard/universal precautions
  • Isolation procedures
  • Bloodborne pathogen standards
  • Sterilization and decontamination processes

Nice-to-have

  • Detail-oriented
  • Knowledgeable
  • Collaborative
  • Proactive
  • Resident and family education

Key Requirements

  • Current LVN license in California
  • Minimum 2 years nursing experience
  • Current CPR certification
  • APIC Certification in Infection Control preferred
  • Experience with PointClickCare preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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