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RN Infection Preventionist LTC SNF
Job Location:
Job Location:
Fresno, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
15 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
12 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist is responsible for the prevention investigation monitoring and reporting of the spread of diseases in the long term care facility. Conducts monitors and evaluates the Infection Prevention surveillance program to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases to residents visitors volunteers physicians and employees. Works closely with facility leadership and utilizes resources to implement Infection Prevention policies procedures and programs. Provides Infection Prevention education conducts epidemiological investigations and recommends conjunction with the Infection Control Committee and in consultation with facility leadership may institute any appropriate control measures isolation procedures or studies when there is an immediate infection risk to residents or personnel.
Qualifications
Education
Associates 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
Experience
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 and 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.
About Company
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