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 to ensure 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 to ensure resident and staff safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Key responsibilities include developing and implementing the program, monitoring practices, conducting rounds, analyzing data, reporting communicable diseases, and educating staff.
  • This role requires a licensed LVN with at least 2 years of nursing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze data and solve complex problems.

Matching Summary

The Infection Control Nurse will lead and oversee the facility’s infection prevention and control program to ensure 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
  • Staff education and training
  • Isolation precautions implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Epidemiology and microbiology knowledge
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Data analysis and trend identification

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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