We are searching for an experienced Infection Prevention Nurse (IP) to join our stellar team at Carson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carson City, NV.
Growing your career as a Full Time Infection Prevention Nurse (IP) is an amazing opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in people management, project management and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Infection Prevention Nurse (IP) at Carson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center today!
Infection Prevention Nurse-IP 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, to include standard/universal precautions and guidelines for antibiotic stewardship Good verbal and written communication skills with 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 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. Carson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Carson City. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals works 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.
Benefits of working as a Infection Prevention Nurse (IP) in Carson City, NV:
? Company offers great benefits
? Advancement opportunities
? Competitive salary
