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Frank Residences

Infection Preventionist-RN

Frank Residences, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Career Opportunities with San Francisco Campus for Jewish LivingCurrent Job Opportunities are posted here as they become availableRegistered Nurse, Infection PreventionistStarting Rate $59.00/hourFull-time 40 hours, weekend rotations required.Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm.Number of positions: 1San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living:Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is a center of excellence in providing a continuum of care. This includes the Frank Residences, offering luxurious assisted living and memory care services; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, featuring long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an acute psychiatric unit specialized in mental healthcare for older adults over age 55; and the Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation.Grounded in the Jewish values of dignity, compassion, and community, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, fondly referred to in the past as "the Jewish Home," was founded in 1871. Today, 150 years later, it continues to build upon its legacy of enriching the lives of older adults.What you’ll do as an Infection Preventionist, RN:Accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between residents, patients, staff, visitors, and the community.Through strategic planning, leadership and consultation, lead and direct the Infection Control Committee in the development of effective infection prevention/control policies and procedures.Partner with facility leaders, physicians, local, state, and national agencies on the development, implementation, and evaluation of the infection prevention program.Oversee the operations of the infection prevention program.Develop and enforce policies and procedures for the facility that ensures compliance with OSHA, CDC, Title 22, CMS, and other regulatory agencies.Accountable for surveillance of healthcare-acquired and community-acquired infections.Direct and assist in preparing reports and statistical data for the Infection Control Committee and other committees as needed.Manage the goal-setting process for system, unit, and physician goals related to healthcare-acquired infections.Research, interpret, explain, and apply information from various sources.Investigate exposure and outbreak incidents.Institute appropriate infection control containment measures.Conduct infection control studies and report results to the Infection Control Committee.Maintain accurate records of ongoing surveillance of infections in residents/patients.Participate in national collaboratives and external reporting to the CDC NHSN system.Ensure documentation for all trainings is completed in accordance with requirements.Research and assist with appropriate projects as assigned.Evaluate facility-cleaning products annually.Assist in the revision of the Infection Control Manual yearly.Maintain current knowledge base in Infection Prevention/Control.Orient new employees to infection control and other relevant standards.Conduct in-services for the facility on a regular basis.Serve as a resource to staff on infection control practices.Participate in the facility’s QAPI program.Other duties as assigned.Why you should work for us as an Infection Preventionist, RN:FULL BENEFITS

- Includes Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage for every team member who works 20 hours or more a week.403 (b) RETIREMENT PLAN - Matching contribution equal to 50% of your elective deferrals up to 6% of your compensation. Vesting period is 3 years.PAID TIME OFF

- Start accruing PTO on your first day of work!Tuition reimbursement – Reimbursement for clinical tracks, up to $5,250.00 for full-time employees, and $2,625.00 for part-time employees.Weekday shuttle services- provided to and from Glen Park BART station.Referral Bonus

- Earn an extra $1000 when we hire your referrals.Flexible spending accounts (FSA) - FSAs allow you to set aside a portion of your income, before taxes, to pay for qualified health care and/or dependent care expenses.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Confidential program dedicated to supporting the emotional health and well-being of our employees and their families.Access to LIFEMART - member savings platform providing discounts on products and services.These are a few of our represented benefits.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, medical technology, public health, or other healthcare science.Currently licensed as an RN, preferred.Must be nationally certified in Infection Prevention and Control by NADONA (IP-BC Credential) or completion of certification within 6 months of employment.Minimum of five years of clinical experience in a hospital/healthcare setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.Demonstrated ability to build rapport quickly with peers and customers.Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.Ability to cater to various adult learning styles.Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English.Self-motivated and able to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.Ability to be accurate, concise, detail-oriented and make independent decisions.

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