Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Disease, Disease Investigation, Disease Prevention and Control, Disease Transmission, Diversity, Epidemiology, Healthcare Providers, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Investigative Reports, Leadership, Long-Term Care, Microbiology, Nursing, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Policy Implementation, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk, Risk Management
Opportunities for you!
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Free parking and electric charging
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 is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.
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 improvements. In 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
• 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
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.
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Community Health System
Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).
As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.