INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Claremont is seeking a dedicated Infection Control Nurse to join their compassionate team. You will manage infection prevention efforts, oversee care activities, and ensure adherence to regulations, all while providing educational support to staff and families. Ideal candidates will possess a valid nursing license and Infection Preventionist Certification, alongside relevant experience.

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

Qualifications

• 1-2 years prior experience in skilled health facility or retirement facility preferred.
• Possess leadership qualities, supervisory skills, interpersonal relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure public health is notified of reportable diseases.
• Follow written policies for infection prevention and control.
• Oversee resident care activities that increase risk of infection.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Education

Infection Preventionist Certification

Valid LVN or RN license in California

Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pilgrim Place In Claremont - Claremont, CA

Salary Range: $29.00 - $34.00 Hourly

Description

Join a team of caring professionals in a beautiful and peaceful environment where caring for our residents is our top priority!

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

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

1. Ensure public health is notified of reportable diseases.
2. Follow written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.
3. Provide education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate).
4. Maintain documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.
5. 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).
6. Implement an annual infection control risk assessment process and participate in the facility’s annual facility assessment review process.
7. Oversee the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program.
8. Lead the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develop action plans to address opportunities for improvement.
9. Provide family education on issues or topics related to Infection Control.
10. Collaborate with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety. (i.e. employee health).
11. Actively participates during regulatory surveys and reviews as requested by the Director of Nursing and/or VP of Health Services.

Qualifications

1. Possess a valid LVN or RN license to practice nursing in the state of California required
2. Infection Preventionist Certification required
3. Possess current CPR certification
4. 1-2 year’s prior experience in skilled health facility or retirement facility preferred
5. Possess leadership qualities, supervisory skills, interpersonal relationship skills.