Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $3,096 per week in Monterey, CA

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Infection Control RN in Monterey, California, 93940!

Pay Information

$3,096 per week

About The Position

Infection Control RN

Registered Nurse

Quality Management

13 weeks

M-F

8 hours per shift

Minimum 2 years clinical experience

License :

State RN license required.

Certifications :

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.

APIC Certification in infection prevention and control preferred but not necessary.

Must-Have :

Must have a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic techniques, including standard and transmission-based precautions.

Description :

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities.

This will be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

The position will be directed by administration and the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.

Assist with discharge plans for residents on transmission-based precautions.

Help review potential resident admissions to determine if their needs can be adequately met.

Educate patients and family members on standard and transmission-based precautions.

Oversee annual education for residents and families about influenza and pneumococcal immunizations.

Review and analyze infectious disease laboratory reports.

Consult with the nursing director to develop care plans ensuring proper aseptic techniques are implemented.

Initiate transmission-based precautions for residents with communicable infections.

Assist nursing services personnel in performing nursing care procedures as necessary.

Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring applicable skills.

Must complete and pass all annual competencies.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics.