Infection Control Specialist - Nursing Facility

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

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