DSD/Infection Preventionist

Role Overview & Responsibilities

The primary purpose of your job is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all in-service educational programs throughout the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as many be directed by the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Delegation of Authority: As the Director of Staff Development, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Qualifications for the Position

Education

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Most possess a DSD Certification (preferred)

Experience

• Must have, as a minimum 1 year as a charge nurse in a long-term care facility
• and 6 months experience as a DSD is desired.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)
• DSD Certificate
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Castro Valley, CA 94546: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Infection Preventionist: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• DSD Certificate (Required)
• Infection Prevention and Control Certificate (Required)
• LVN CA License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location