Infection Prevention RN - Long-Term Care Leader

Community Medical Centers; Fresno (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community Medical Centers in Fresno, California seeks a Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist to lead infection prevention activities, surveillance, and response within the long-term care setting.

You will collaborate with facility leadership to implement policies and provide education, conducting epidemiological investigations and recommending improvements to reduce transmission risks.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Certificate of Infection Prevention Training in Long Term Care Infection Control by a recognized association such as APIC or CDC required.
• 3 years of relevant experience in a Long Term Care setting required.
• RN license to practice in California required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) required.

Responsabilités

• Prevent, investigate, monitor and report the spread of diseases in the long term care facility.
• Conduct Infection Prevention surveillance to reduce transmission to residents, visitors and staff.
• Provide Infection Prevention education and conduct epidemiological investigations.
• Institute appropriate control measures or isolation procedures when there is immediate infection risk.

Formation

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Certificate of Infection Prevention Training in Long Term Care Infection Control by APIC/CDC

Description du poste

Community Medical Centers in Fresno, California seeks a Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist to lead infection prevention activities, surveillance, and response within the long-term care setting.

You will collaborate with facility leadership to implement policies and provide education, conducting epidemiological investigations and recommending improvements to reduce transmission risks.