Infection Preventionist

Overview: Valle Vista is a 59-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Escondido, CA. We are a 5-star rated facility that has been very successful with past surveys and CDPH visits. We pride ourselves on working together as a team to obtain excellent results. We are looking for CNAs to join our team who share our same values:

• Providing EXCELLENT customer service
• Being a TEAM player
• Treat every person with DIGNITY, RESPECT and KINDNESS

Our Employees EnjoyAffordable Medical, Dental, Vision 401k Retirement Plan Company paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and your birthday! Career advancement opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Paid Continuing Education Units Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts including Apple Pay ProgramMinimum Requirements:

• 2-3 years of clinical experience in long-term care preferred.
• Infection Control Certification preferred.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practicing Nurse (LVN / LPN) in working State; RN Preferred.
• Must have training in infection prevention and control in accordance with federal requirements.
• Participates in clinical meeting; reviews new admissions, new orders, labs/diagnostics, etc. to coordinate compliance with infection control policies and practices.
• Directs and coordinates compliance with facilities Antibiotic Stewardship Program and Infection Control Policies and Procedures.

• Collaborate with Nursing, SSD, & Admissions Staff to ensure new and modified room assignments comply with infection standards for reducing pathogen transmission.

• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing training practices, new hire training and annual training.

• Utilizes epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance activities and investigations.

• Must possess the ability to engage tactfully with regulators, facility personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.

Preferred Requirements: IN20 infection control, infection, infection prevention, quality