RN Infection Preventionist, Skilled Nursing

careers-communitymedical; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist at Community Medical Centers is responsible for preventing, investigating, monitoring and reporting the spread of infectious diseases in the long-term care facility. You will lead the surveillance program and work with leadership to implement policies, educate staff and recommend improvements.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing, a recognized Infection Prevention Training certificate, and at least 3 years of LT care experience

Qualifications

• Current California RN license required.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers required.
• 3 years of infection prevention experience in long-term care.
• Knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, aseptic technique and precautions.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, investigate, monitor and report spread of diseases in the facility.
• Monitor Infection Prevention surveillance program to reduce transmission risk.
• Educate staff and collaborate with Leadership to implement policies and programs.
• Institute control measures and isolation procedures during immediate infection risk.

Skills

Infection prevention

Epidemiology

Nursing

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Certificate of Infection Prevention Training in Long Term Care Infection Control

Job description

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist is responsible for the prevention, investigation, monitoring and reporting of the spread of diseases in the long term care facility. Conducts, monitors and evaluates the Infection Prevention surveillance program to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases to residents, visitors, volunteers, physicians and employees. Works closely with facility leadership and utilizes resources to implement Infection Prevention policies, procedures and programs. Provides Infection Prevention education, conducts epidemiological investigations and recommends improvements. In conjunction with the Infection Control Committee and in consultation with facility leadership, may institute any appropriate control measures, isolation procedures or studies when there is an immediate infection risk to residents or personnel.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required
• Certificate of Infection Prevention Training in Long Term Care Infection Control by a recognized association such as the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) or the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) required

Experience

• 3 years of relevant experience in a Long Term Care setting required
• Working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious disease and aseptic technique to include standard and transmission based precautions required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

Disclaimers

Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.