Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Certificate of Infection Prevention Training in Long Term Care Infection Control from a recognized association such as APIC or CDC.
• Three years of relevant experience in a long-term care setting.
• Working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious disease, and aseptic technique, including standard and transmission-based precautions.
• Current and valid California Registered Nurse license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, investigate, monitor, and report the spread of diseases in the long-term care facility.
• Conduct, monitor, and evaluate the Infection Prevention surveillance program to reduce infectious-disease transmission risks.
• Work with facility leadership and use available resources to implement Infection Prevention policies, procedures, and programs.
• Provide Infection Prevention education.
• Conduct epidemiological investigations and recommend improvements.
• Work with the Infection Control Committee and consult facility leadership to institute appropriate control measures, isolation procedures, or studies when there is an immediate infection risk to residents or personnel.

Benefits

• Free continuing education and certification, including BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Great food options with on-demand ordering.
• Free parking and electric charging.
• Benefits are available; details are referenced on the company's Benefits page.