$50 - $70

　　Assignment duties:

　　§ Conduct site visits to skilled nursing facilities (SNF) throughout San Bernardino County (note: requires travel and ability to go to SNF sites).

　　§ Provide education and training for SNF Infection Preventions (IPs) regarding prevention of Health Associated Infections (HAI)

　　§ Provide advice and recommendations to SNF IPs to prevent the spread of Multi Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs)

　　§ Implement principles of evidence-based practices of infection prevention and control

　　§ General support for Healthcare Associated and Infections Infection Prevention (HAIIP)

　　§ Basic knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control

　　§ Basic knowledge of Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) prevention and control

　　§ Basic knowledge of appropriate cohorting of patients with (MDROs)

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Evaluates a patient’s health status, estimates the level of health risk and informs/provides feedback to patients to motivate behavior change to reduce health risks

　　Identifies and prioritizes actions based on patient care requirements

　　Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and clinic/site policies

　　Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment

　　Initiates patient and family education when appropriate

　　Documents patient’s responses to nursing care and other interventions as well as follow up recommendations

　　Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment

　　Must have working knowledge of universal precautions

　　Knowledge of protocols for reporting adverse reactions, incidents, and injuries

　　Knowledge of Workers Compensation assessments and reporting if applicable

　　Knowledge of Immunization and Vaccine schedules and safety

　　Administers vaccines or any necessary medications per site/facility protocols

　　Appropriately stores, transports, and handles vaccines

　　Safely and appropriately transports biological material, sharps, and other required supplies to clinic sites

　　Appropriately handles and disposes of biological waste

　　Completes appropriate participant consent forms and clinic records

　　Inputs information into the client’s database for tracking per policy/protocol and state regulations if applicable

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices

　　One year experience as a nurse in a clinic or immunization setting preferred • Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.