Infection Control Nurse - up to $42 per hour

Franciscan Care Center has an exciting new opportunity for an Infection Control Preventionist.

We are seeking candidates who will promote the values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration in their interactions and the care they provide our residents.  If you wish to join a team where you will be valued and appreciated, Franciscan Care Center is the place for you.

Exceptional Compensation and Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer contributions for Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer contributions
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pay on demand
• Paid time off (PTO) with cash out option
• Annual Merit Increases

Salary: Up to $42 per hour

Job Responsibilities:

Evaluates quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to healthcare-associated infections; collects, prepares, and analyzes healthcare-associated infection data, presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions, monitors employee compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and presents educational offerings for the staff, serves as a resource to all departments and personnel; implements programs to protect the healthcare workers, visitors and others in the health care environment; sets and recommends policies and procedures to prevent adverse events; provides internal and external reporting of information and data; promotes compliance with regulations; guidelines, and accreditation
requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Associate’s Degree from an accredited School of Nursing. Registered Nurse
  currently licensed in the state of employment.
• Experience: Long-term care experience preferred. Currently certified in CPR.
  Completion of a basic training program for Infection Control
  Certification in Infection Control is desired
  Ability to develop policies and procedures
  Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance