Infection Preventionist

Sweetwater Care; Galt (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rancho Seco Care Center in Galt, California is seeking a Certified Infection Preventionist to join our Nursing Management team. The ideal candidate will hold a CDC IP certification with infection control expertise and statewide knowledge, ready to support staff on the floor as a leadership resource.

The role plans, organizes, develops, and directs in-service educational programs across the facility to maintain the highest quality resident care while complying with federal, state, and local

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed/registered in applicable state and maintain an active nursing license (RN or LPN) in good standing.
• Experience in supervision and teaching principles; leadership and clear communication required.
• Dependable attendance and consistent reliability are essential.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and ability to lead training programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training and in-service programs.
• Maintain associate training and in-service records.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality resident care.
• Implement and monitor education programs aligned with standards and policies.
• Attend to compliance and support floor staff on educational needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Training

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Customer service

Education

CA RN or LPN license (active)

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.