Infection Prevention & Control RN | Lead in Skilled Nursing

Southern HealthCare Management; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & More

Paid time off

401K

Employee discount programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Southern HealthCare Management in Florida is hiring a Registered Nurse for Infection Prevention Control to lead the center's IPC program in long-term and short-term care settings.

You will identify and report infections, educate staff, manage CDC/JCI standards, and coordinate COVID/Flu testing schedules as needed. Requires ASN, RN license, 1+ year nursing experience, IPC training within 5 days; competitive benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• ASN required.
• RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Minimum 1+ years nursing experience (Long-Term Care / Sub-Acute Care preferred).
• Experience in Infection Prevention and Control with knowledge of patient care practices.
• Completion of Infection Prevention training/IPCO Certification within 5 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Infection Prevention and Control Program in a long-term care and short-term rehabilitation/sub-acute care nursing center.
• Identify, investigate, report, prevent, and control the spread of acquired infections among residents, staff and guests; manage center COVID/Flu testing schedules as needed and educate staff on CDC updates.
• Serve as the center's knowledge specialist in CDC, Joint Commission, and Occupational Health standards and regulations.

Skills

Infection prevention

Nursing experience

Education & training

Education

Associate's degree in nursing (ASN)

RN licensure

Job description

Southern HealthCare Management in Florida is hiring a Registered Nurse for Infection Prevention Control to lead the center's IPC program in long-term and short-term care settings.

You will identify and report infections, educate staff, manage CDC/JCI standards, and coordinate COVID/Flu testing schedules as needed. Requires ASN, RN license, 1+ year nursing experience, IPC training within 5 days; competitive benefits and a supportive team.