Infection Control Nurse Full-time

Gateway Post Acute

Porterville, CA, US
$70,000 – $71,000 annually py
Infection control program
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.
  • The role involves educating and training staff on infection control practices, assisting with employee health programs, and supporting the Director of Nursing Services.

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Infection Control Program
  • CDC and OSHA guidelines
  • Standard/universal precautions
  • Isolation procedures
  • Infectious waste disposal
  • PPE maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Educate residents and families
  • Promote compliance across departments
  • Respond to emergency situations

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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