Infection Prevention Nurse

6 days ago


Santa Barbara, United States Buena Vista Care Center Full time $43
Infection Prevention Nurse-IP

Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.

Sign-on Bonus: RN:$5,000/LVN:$4,000

Position 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 guidelines

Qualifications:

California license as Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
Must 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, including standard/universal precautions and guidelines for antibiotic stewardship
Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to gather information, document, and report findings
Good computer skills including Microsoft Office/Excel, and PCC experience preferred
APIC Certification in infection control preferred

Responsibilities:

Serves as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agencies including the CDC
Serves as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, in accordance with current CDC recommendations
Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices
Performs work within the scope of his/her license
Must 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 facility
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Infection Prevention and Control Program

Benefits:

Competitive pay
Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with the company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
401(k) with discretionary company match annually
Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
Bene-Hub employee-sponsored discount programs and more….

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.

#hpbv

Buena Vista is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Santa Barbara, 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: Starting at $43 / hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Referral program
Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site

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