Infection Preventionist

Rancho Seco Care Center; Galt (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages based on experience

Training provided

Job summary

Rancho Seco Care Center in California seeks a Certified Infection Preventionist to join the nursing management team. The role includes planning and directing all in-service educational programs, coordinating staff training, and acting as a leadership resource. A CDC IP certification and infection-control knowledge are preferred.

Wages are adjusted based on experience and licensure; training is offered. The successful candidate will attend to floor support when needed and help ensure resident

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN or LPN license in good standing.
• Experience supervising staff and applying teaching principles.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct in-service education programs facility-wide.
• Lead staff training, education, in-service, and orientation efforts.
• Maintain training records and ensure OSHA/CDC training participation.
• Serve as a nursing management resource on an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Training

Education & Teaching

Communication

Infection control

Education

RN license

LPN license

Job description

Do you have experince in Nursing Management? Or are you ready to move from the floor to the Nursing Management team? If so we have the opportunity for you. Rancho Seco Care Center in Galt, California is seeking a Certified Infection Preventionist to add expertise to the aleady well versed group. The ideal canidate will possess a CDC IP certification with experince regarding infection control and knowledge of statewide IC specifics. This postion will be within the nursing managment team, thus serving as a resource by attending to call, assisting staff on the the floor when needed and acting in the capcity of leadership will be necessary. Wages adjusted based on experience and Licensure. We are willing to train!

Purpose of your job position

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all in-service educational programs throughout the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Job Function

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. however, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in service, and orientation
• Must maintain associate training and in service records
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
• Must have expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Must understand and follow company policies including compliance procedures.
• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Implement recommendation from the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee as the relate to the educational needs of this facility.
• Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management , and bloodborne pathogens standard.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:

• Must be currently licensed/registered in applicable state. must maintain an active nursing (LPN) or (RN) license in good standing throughout employment ;
• Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.
• Must possess skills in leadership and communication
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.