Infection Control Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Alameda

Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Infection Control Coordinator to ensure compliance with infection control standards. This role involves overseeing infection control activities, maintaining documentation, and ensuring patient rights are protected. Ideal candidates will possess a current nursing license and strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality care and maintaining the highest standards of safety and hygiene in a supportive environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in healthcare while adhering to federal and state regulations.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus for new hires

Qualifications

• Current nursing license required for the state of employment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care meets all infection control standards.
• Coordinate and conduct infection control activities.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Infection control principles

Epidemiology knowledge

Education

Current nursing license

Job description

Sign-on Bonus for New Hires

Infection Control Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Principal Responsibilities:

CLINICAL
• Ensures resident/patient care meets Federal, State and Company standards.
• Promotes and maintains infection control guidelines and standards.

ADMINISTRATIVE
• Coordinates and conducts infection control activities.
• Provides essential information necessary to maintain infection control standards.
• Ensures all infection control documentation is maintained according to Federal (CDC) and State requirements and Company infection control standards.

Infection Control Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Qualifications:
• Current nursing license in State where employed.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Practice in the basic principles of infection control.
• Knowledge of principles of epidemiology and/or member of APIC preferred.

CONSUMER SERVICE
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected.