Infection Prevention Nurse Leader — Growth & Impact

Southern HealthCare Management; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, & More

Paid time off

401K

Employee discount Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Great culture with appreciation fore 

Job summary

Southern HealthCare Management is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead Infection Prevention and Control across our long-term and sub-acute care facilities, focusing on patient safety and quality care. You will design, implement, and monitor the Infection Prevention and Control Program.

Requirements include ASN, RN licensure in the state, a minimum of 1 year nursing experience (LT/Sub-Acute preferred), IPC knowledge, and completion of IPC training within 5 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Infection Prevention and Control with knowledge of patient care practices.
• RN Licensure in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for administering 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. You will manage and administer the centers COVID/Flu testing schedules as needed and educate staff on CDC updates, as well as ensure staff are educated in proper use of PPD.
• Serve as the center's knowledge specialist in CDC, Joint Commission, and Occupational Health standards, as well as federal and state regulations related to infection prevention and control in skilled nursing facilities

Skills

Infection prevention experience

RN licensure

Education

ASN (Associate degree in nursing)

Job description

Southern HealthCare Management is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead Infection Prevention and Control across our long-term and sub-acute care facilities, focusing on patient safety and quality care. You will design, implement, and monitor the Infection Prevention and Control Program.

Requirements include ASN, RN licensure in the state, a minimum of 1 year nursing experience (LT/Sub-Acute preferred), IPC knowledge, and completion of IPC training within 5 days of employment.