Job Description
Grand Bay Convalescent Home is looking for an Infection Control Nurse to coordinate activities associated with the surveillance, prevention and control of infections within the facility. In collaboration with the Infection Control Committee, to act as a resource for infection prevention issues. To prepare reports and present information relative to the prevention of infections.
Responsibilities
· Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, direct and evaluate our Infection Control Program and its components in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern such programs.
· Will be responsible for the quality of resident care, as it relates to the investigation, control and prevention of infection/wound care within the facility
· Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care and infection control/wound care, to include universal precautions
· Position requires an on-call schedule.
Qualifications
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) License in the Alabama
- Current Health Certificate (per facility).
- Current BLS card.
- One year prior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.
- Government Security Clearance (Prefered)
Benefits We Offer
- Health & Dental Insurance after 90 days (Full-time)
- Life Insurance that is paid by facility (After 6 Mos. Full-Time)
- 2 Weeks Paid Vacation time after 1 year of Full-Time employment
- 401(K)
- Short term disability (Full-time)
License: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN
Starting Pay: Negotiable
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Plastic shield at work stations
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Completed license needed:
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Supervising Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person