Infection Prevention Nurse (IP)
Company: Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: January 27, 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 Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation CenterPalo
Alto Sub-Acute & Rehabilitation Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing
facility located in Palo Alto. 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:Flexible schedulePaid time offHealth
insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability
insurance401(k)401(k) matchingReferral programEmployee discountJob
types: Full-timeEducation: High school degreeWork location:
On-site
Keywords: Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, Palo Alto , Infection Prevention Nurse (IP), Healthcare , Palo Alto, California
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