RN Infection Preventionist, Skilled Nursing

Overview

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

Opportunities for you! 

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes 

• Sign-on and relocation bonus available for eligible external hires 

• Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential 

• Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS 

• Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships 

• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority 

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions  

• Free parking and electric charging 

• Great food options with on-demand ordering 

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. 

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with taking care of our incredible teams. Want to learn more? Click here.  

Responsibilities

Located on the Community Regional campus, Burnett Extended Care Center is our brand-new 154-bed transitional care facility. Purpose-built to serve patients transitioning from hospital to home, Burnett includes specialized units — Memory Care, Long-Term Care and Transitional Care — that focus on quality, comfort and continuity of care. This environment offers nurses the opportunity to provide patient-centered care across diverse needs in a collaborative, post-acute setting. 

• Lead the facility’s infection prevention and control program, conducting management to identify, investigate and track infectious diseases. 

• Collaborate with facility leadership and the Infection Control Committee to develop, implement and update policies, procedures and education programs that reduce the risk of transmission. 

• Provide training and guidance to staff on best practices, isolation precautions and regulatory requirements related to infection prevention. 

• Respond to emerging infection risks, recommending and creating control measures or isolation procedures to protect residents, visitors and staff. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new facility from day one, contributing to the high standards of care that define the Burnett Care Center experience! 

Qualifications

Education & Experienced 

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required 

• Certificate of Infection Prevention Training in Long Term Care Infection Control by a recognized association such as the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) or the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) required 

• 3 years of relevant experience in a Long Term Care setting required 

• Working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious disease and aseptic technique to include standard and transmission based precautions required 

Licenses & Certifications 

• RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required 

• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required 

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.