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Golden San Andreas Care Center

Infection Preventionist Nurse

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: San Andreas, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.

$100,785 / year median in California

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Infection Preventionist Nurse Job Summary Golden San Andreas Care Center in is seeking a Infection Preventionist Nurse to join our clinical team and provide our residents with an exceptional care experience. The Infection Preventionist Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing and partners with the Medical Director to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.

Essential Position Duties:

Partners with the Medical Director develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plan Oversees the operations of the infection prevention, epidemiology and relevant safety programs Accountable for surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections Leads facility hygiene program to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, mitigate and control workplace conditions related to infection control and prevention Participates in the national collaboratives and external reporting to

CDC NHSN

system, and other post-acute care specific quality organizations Authority and responsibility for ensuring appropriate intervention and education occurs with staff, volunteers and medical staff when healthcare infection trends, outbreaks or non-compliance to infection control/OSHA are identified Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and ensures that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues. Understands and complies with infection control, safety and OSHA procedures

Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements:

Must possess a current LVN or RN license in the state of CA. License must be in good standings. Must have Infection Preventionist Certification. Must have a minimum 1 year of experience in a long term healthcare setting. Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

Benefit Highlights:

Competitive Wages Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Golden San Andreas Care Center 900 Mountain Rd, San Andreas, CA 95249, USA Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.