Pilgrim Place
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INFECTION CONTROL NURSE
role at
Pilgrim Place . Benefits
Medical (company pays up to 95% of employee premium) Dental (company pays 50% of employee premium) Paid Time Off - 16 days within first year Retirement Plan - strong matching after 90 days Responsibilities
Ensure public health is notified of reportable diseases. Follow written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control. Provide education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate). Maintain documentation of infection prevention and control program activities. Oversee resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections). Implement an annual infection control risk assessment process and participate in the facility’s annual facility assessment review process. Oversee the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program. Lead the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develop action plans to address opportunities for improvement. Provide family education on issues or topics related to Infection Control. Collaborate with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety (i.e. employee health). Actively participates during regulatory surveys and reviews as requested by the Director of Nursing and/or VP of Health Services. Possess a valid LVN or RN license to practice nursing in the state of California required Infection Preventionist Certification required Possess current CPR certification 1-2 year’s prior experience in skilled health facility or retirement facility preferred Possess leadership qualities, supervisory skills, interpersonal relationship skills. Qualifications
Possess a valid LVN or RN license to practice nursing in the state of California required Infection Preventionist Certification required Possess current CPR certification 1-2 year’s prior experience in skilled health facility or retirement facility preferred Possess leadership qualities, supervisory skills, interpersonal relationship skills Job details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Other Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Additional
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Join to apply for the
INFECTION CONTROL NURSE
role at
Pilgrim Place . Benefits
Medical (company pays up to 95% of employee premium) Dental (company pays 50% of employee premium) Paid Time Off - 16 days within first year Retirement Plan - strong matching after 90 days Responsibilities
Ensure public health is notified of reportable diseases. Follow written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control. Provide education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate). Maintain documentation of infection prevention and control program activities. Oversee resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections). Implement an annual infection control risk assessment process and participate in the facility’s annual facility assessment review process. Oversee the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program. Lead the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develop action plans to address opportunities for improvement. Provide family education on issues or topics related to Infection Control. Collaborate with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety (i.e. employee health). Actively participates during regulatory surveys and reviews as requested by the Director of Nursing and/or VP of Health Services. Possess a valid LVN or RN license to practice nursing in the state of California required Infection Preventionist Certification required Possess current CPR certification 1-2 year’s prior experience in skilled health facility or retirement facility preferred Possess leadership qualities, supervisory skills, interpersonal relationship skills. Qualifications
Possess a valid LVN or RN license to practice nursing in the state of California required Infection Preventionist Certification required Possess current CPR certification 1-2 year’s prior experience in skilled health facility or retirement facility preferred Possess leadership qualities, supervisory skills, interpersonal relationship skills Job details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Other Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Additional
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