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- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Salary: 41.00 Hourly
- Shift: Day
- Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
- Licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in goodstanding throughout employment
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current duringemployment
- Specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or education prior to assuming the role. If afacility's resident population changes, the IP should re-evaluate their knowledge and skills and may need to obtain additionaltraining for the change in the facility's scope of care
- Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
- Certifications or training per State requirements (e.g., Certified TB Nurse)
- Serves as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agenciesincluding the CDC
- Serves as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, in accordance with current CDCrecommendations
- Works onsite at the physical facility. May not be an off-site consultant or perform the IP work at a separate location such as acorporate office or affiliated short term acute care facility
- Holds responsibility for the development and accountability of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program
- Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices
- Performs work within the scope of his/her license
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of Infection Prevention and Control practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, andguidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the InfectionPrevention and Control Program
- Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code ofConduct and other appropriate compliance training
registered nurse - Kapolei, HI , USA, United States - Ka Punawai Ola
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