What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Nurse (IP) position at Covenant Care?
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- Infection Prevention Nurse (IP)
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IPPosition Summa
ryThe 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 guidelin
esQualificatio
- nsCalifornia license as Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standi
- ngMust possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warra
- ntMust 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 stewardsh
- ipGood verbal and written communication skills with ability to gather information, document, and report findin
- gsGood computer skills-including Microsoft Office/Excel, and PCC experience preferr
- edAPIC Certification in infection control preferr
- esServes as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agencies including the C
- DCServes as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, in accordance with current CDC recommendatio
- nsMaintains a current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practic
- esPerforms work within the scope of his/her licen
- seMust 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 facili
- tyMust have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Infection Prevention and Control Progr
- ts Competitive p
- ay Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options availabl
- e) 401(k) with discretionary company match annual
- ly Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options availabl
- e) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holida
- y) Employee Assistance progr
- am Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Fun
- ds Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more
- r.Benefits available to full-time employee
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er6425 Miles Ave, Huntington Park, CA, 902
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