Infection Prevention Nurse: Lead Infection Control

Gilroy Healthcare Center; Millbrae (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Job summary

Gilroy Healthcare Center in Millbrae, CA seeks an Infection Prevention Nurse-IP to lead the hospital's infection control program, overseeing surveillance, prevention, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections.

You will educate staff, monitor public health advisories, and ensure alignment with CDC/OSHA/APIC guidelines while maintaining patient and staff safety in a post-acute care setting.

Qualifications

• California license as RN or LVN in good standing.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, regulations, and infection control guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office/Excel; PCC experience preferred.
• APIC Certification in infection control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor public health advisories from CDC and other agencies.
• Serve as on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention per CDC guidance.
• Maintain knowledge of infection control trends and employee health practices.
• Work within the scope of license.
• Understand laws and guidelines governing infection control in post-acute care.
• Implement and interpret Infection Prevention and Control Program goals.

Skills

Independent decision making

Communication skills

Knowledge of nursing practices

Education

California RN/LVN license

Tools

Microsoft Office/Excel

PCC experience

Job description

Gilroy Healthcare Center in Millbrae, CA seeks an Infection Prevention Nurse-IP to lead the hospital's infection control program, overseeing surveillance, prevention, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections.

You will educate staff, monitor public health advisories, and ensure alignment with CDC/OSHA/APIC guidelines while maintaining patient and staff safety in a post-acute care setting.