Infection Control and Prevention Registered Nurse

About You

We are seeking highly motivated and compassionate individuals to join our dynamic and diverse team. Plaza Healthcare offers a unique opportunity if you thrive in a culture of cooperation, accountability and recognition.

About Us

Plaza Healthcare strives to be the leader in our community with a complete and unrelenting commitment to exceptional care. The measure of our success is rooted in exceeding the expectations of our patients, families, business partners, and employees.

We are a 179-bed CMS Rated 5-Star Skilled Nursing Facility located in South Scottsdale. Specializing in high-acuity post-acute care, our services include tracheostomy and ventilator care, dialysis, complex wound care and rehabilitation. Plaza Healthcare is privately owned and has served Arizona and the surrounding States for over 30 years.

If you share our values and enthusiasm, you will find a home at Plaza Healthcare.

Plaza Healthcare is seeking energetic and empathetic an Infection Control and Prevention Registered Nurse to join our team! You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of assigned patients. The ideal candidate will have experience with serving a diversified resident long term care population including Sub-acute.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct problem areas.

• Diagnose and establish patient treatment plans
• Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
• Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
• Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
• Maintain accurate patient medical records
• Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program and have a license that is unencumbered in this state.
• Must have at least 1 year of Infection Prevention and Control experience
• Infection Prevention Certification required (IPC)
• Previous experience in Skilled Nursing, Long term care environment

• Familiarity with medical software (PCC) and equipment
• Ability to build rapport with patients and families
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Compensation is a based on experience
• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• All eligible benefits effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Program
• 8 paid Holidays per year including Easter and Mother’s Day
• Numerous Employee recognition programs
• Free Uniforms
• 50’s Diner restaurant on site – complimentary meal and drinks per shift
• Subsidized bus and taxi vouchers
• Reserve shift bonus program
• Employee Referral bonus program
• Professional growth opportunities
• The Valley’s best staffing ratios
• Fun family work environment
• Voted #1 in Arizona by Newsweek Magazine

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.