Evergreen Healthcare Group
Infection Preventionist LVN/RN
Evergreen Healthcare Group, Daly City, California, United States, 94013
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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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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