Located in Waimea, Kaua'i Island

Aloha, Join This Exceptional Team Today!

Must have current Hawaii RN or LPN License

Come Serve our Residents and embody our Corporate Culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Relationships, Empower, Service, Passion, Embrace, Community and Trust

The Values We Live by Every Day

The RN/LPN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community-Acquired Infections (CAI) in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Collects prepare and analyzes HAI data. Presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. Monitors Employee compliance with infection control standards through the use of barriers and infection prevention measures. Prepares and presents education for the staff, residents, and families. Serves as a resource to all departments and personnel.

Position Requirements:

• Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and ensures leaders are informed of appropriate issues.
• Investigate suspected outbreaks.
• RN/LPN license in the state applying and be in good standing
• Attend departmental and all-staff in-services and continuing education programs
• To protect the health and safety of our residents and staff and in order to comply with government mandates, we require our employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Accommodations/exemptions may be available for medical and sincerely held religious beliefs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Conveniently located in Waimea (near Eleele and Lihue) on the west side of the beautiful Garden Island, Kauai Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, embodies the Aloha Spirit. Our staff, residents and their loved ones are ohana (family).

Our full range of Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Therapy treatments are designed to support recovery from illness, surgery, or a serious injury. We collaborate with residents, their families, and medical providers to bring harmony and balance to residents’ lives, developing personalized plans that promote faster recovery so our residents can return home sooner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.00 - $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Waimea, HI 96796 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waimea, HI 96796: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person