Infection Control Nurse RN

$99,840 - $108,160 / year

Job Description

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity

(LONG TERM CARE)

(SHORT TERM REHAB

(SKILLED NURSING)

SALARY RANGE:99,840.00-108,160.00

Now Hiring – Infection Control Nurse – RANDOLPH,

CAREONE AT RANDOLPH

The primary purpose of the Infection Control Nurse is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct our infection control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Infection Control Committee to ensure that an effective infection control program is maintained at all times.

Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update infetion control precaustions and aseptic technique that succcessfully correct problem areas.
Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary.
Monitor infection control practices and proceduresto ensure that all personnel and implementing our standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.
Makre rounds to nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervisions of isolation precautions/practice.
Visit isolated residents as necessary to ensure that established isolation precautions and aseptic technique are followed.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.

Education

Must possess, as a minimum, a ursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years clinical experience in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related healthcare facility.
Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Must possess as working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique to include standard/universal precautions.
APIC Certification in infection control preferred, but not necessary.

About Us

The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees.

We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and Full-time Employees:

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Multiple Medical Plans

Including Pharmacy
Including Teladoc

Multiple Dental Plans
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Whole Life Insurance
Medicare Employee Assistance

Legal Plan
Commuter Benefits
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
Paid Time Off

Vacation
Sick Plans in accordance with state laws

Opportunities to advance and grow your career

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

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