Infection Control Preventionist -LVN or RN

Front Porch Communities & Services; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunny View Retirement Community, part of Front Porch Communities & Services, seeks an Infection Control Preventionist to oversee the facility's infection control program under the Director of Nursing. Responsibilities include surveillance, reporting, analysis, interpretation, inspection, control measures, education, consultation and training.

Collaborates with nursing staff, consultants, physicians and managers to assess needs, provide infection control education, and manage protocols, tracking

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and interpret infection control data and trends.
• Strong communication skills to document medical records and educate staff.
• California LVN license required and infection control training are expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the infection control program under the Director of Nursing.
• Conduct surveillance, reporting, analysis, and recommendations to reduce infection risk.
• Educate staff and collaborate with physicians, managers, and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and training.

Skills

Figure calculations

English communication

Education

Advanced educational preparation in infection control

Job description

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing the Infection Control Preventionist assumes the responsibility for the Infection Control Program of the facility. The position involves responsibilities in areas of case findings, surveillance, reporting, analysis, interpretation, inspection, control measures, education, consultation, evaluation and recommendations and training.

Sunny View Retirement Community

Pay Range:

$55.00 - $68.00

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing the Infection Control Preventionist assumes the responsibility for the Infection Control Program of the facility. The position involves responsibilities in areas of case findings, surveillance, reporting, analysis, interpretation, inspection, control measures, education, consultation, evaluation and recommendations and training.

Collaborates with all levels of nursing personnel as well as with facility consultants, physicians and department managers and other department employees in assessing needs for infection control prevention, control, implementation and management. Provides infection control program related education. Is responsible for the communities Infection Control protocols, tracking and prevention.

Essential: Competencies and skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages


• Must be able to communicate in English sufficiently to document medical records report to agencies and instruct staff.

Credentials:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse - California

Essential: Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

• Advanced educational preparation in infection control

Nonessential: Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

• 1 Year Minimum of one year in infection control practice


• 0 Year long term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nurse


• 0 Year Nursing experience with leadership and teaching abilities

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.