Infection Prevention Nurse (IP)
Company: Gilroy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Location: Gilroy
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Infection Prevention Nurse-IPPosition Summary:The Infection
Control directs managerial functions of planning, organizing,
coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the
Infection Control Program. The IP has the authority to take
necessary steps to prevent and control the acquisition and
transmission of infectious agents in the patient, staff, and
visitor populations. The Infection Prevention (IP) is responsible
for the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired
infections; educating employees about infection control; and
developing organizational infection control standards that meet
state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies, CDC, OSHA, and
APIC guidelinesQualifications:California license as Registered
Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standingMust possess the
ability to make independent decisions when circumstances
warrantMust be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and
procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that
pertain to nursing care facilities and infection control practices,
to include standard/universal precautions and guidelines for
antibiotic stewardshipGood verbal and written communication skills
with ability to gather information, document, and report
findingsGood computer skills-including Microsoft Office/Excel, and
PCC experience preferredAPIC Certification in infection control
preferredResponsibilities:Serves as designated associate
responsible for monitoring Public Health Advisories from local,
state, and federal agencies including the CDCServes as the on-site
IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, in accordance
with current CDC recommendationsMaintains a current knowledge of
infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health
practicesPerforms work within the scope of his/her licenseMust be
knowledgeable of IP and Control practices and procedures as well as
the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions
in the post-acute care facilityMust have the ability to implement
and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and
procedures of the Infection Prevention and Control
ProgramBenefits:Competitive payHealth Benefits - Medical, dental,
and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of
costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)401(k) with
discretionary company match annuallyCompany paid Basic Life and
disability insurance (Buy up options available)Paid Time Off
(Vacation, Sick, Holiday)Employee Assistance programTuition
Assistance and Profession Enhancement FundsBene-Hub employee
sponsored discount programs and more .We are proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. Benefits available to full-time
employees.About Gilroy Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterGilroy
Healthcare Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in
Gilroy, California. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals
work to help patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious
illness.As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we
serve, and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive
rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to
help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and
to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care
practical.Pay: $40 - $48 / hourBenefits:Flexible schedulePaid time
offHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife
insuranceDisability insurance401(k)401(k) matchingReferral
programEmployee discountJob types: Full-time, Part-timeEducation:
High school degreeWork location: On-site
Keywords: Gilroy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Gilroy , Infection Prevention Nurse (IP), Other , Gilroy, California
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