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Evergreen Healthcare Group

Infection Preventionist LVN/RN

Evergreen Healthcare Group, Daly City, California, United States, 94013

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Infection Preventionist LVN/RN Job Summary Golden Heights Healthcare in Daly City, California is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join our clinical team and provide our residents with an exceptional care experience. The Infection Preventionist Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing and partners with the Medical Director to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.

Essential Position Duties

Partners with the Medical Director develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plan

Oversees the operations of the infection prevention, epidemiology and relevant safety programs

Accountable for surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections

Leads facility hygiene program to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, mitigate and control workplace conditions related to infection control and prevention

Participates in the national collaboratives and external reporting to CDC NHSN system, and other post‑acute care specific quality organizations

Authority and responsibility for ensuring appropriate intervention and education occurs with staff, volunteers and medical staff when healthcare infection trends, outbreaks or non‑compliance to infection control/OSHA are identified

Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and ensures that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues. Understands and complies with infection control, safety and OSHA procedures

Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements

Must possess a current LVN/RN license. License must be in good standings.

At least 1 year of nursing experience required; RN preferred

Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

Benefit Highlights

Competitive Wages

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Golden Heights Healthcare 35 Escuela Dr, Daly City, CA 94015, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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