Infection Prevention Nurse/DSD

Now Hiring: Full-Time Infection Prevention Nurse/Director of Staff Development at Wolf Creek Care Center!
107 Catherine Ln, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Salary Rate Starting at $100,000-110,000 annually
Supportive & Collaborative Staff | Medical, Dental & Vision | 401(k) Options

Join our compassionate and dedicated team at Wolf Creek Care Center, where your work truly matters!

✨ What You’ll Do:

Infection Prevention & Control

• Lead and coordinate the facility's infection prevention and control program.
• Monitor compliance with CDC, OSHA, state, and facility infection control requirements.
• Conduct rounds and monitor hand hygiene, aseptic technique, standard/universal precautions, and isolation practices.
• Track, investigate, document, and report resident and employee infections and communicable diseases.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and the Infection Control Committee on infection trends, corrective actions, and prevention strategies.
• Support TB management, bloodborne pathogen prevention, employee health, and exposure follow-up.
• Assist departments with infection prevention practices related to cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, laundry, waste disposal, and environmental safety.
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections as needed.

Staff Development & Education

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain effective orientation and training programs for new and existing employees.
• Provide education related to infection prevention, OSHA, CDC guidelines, bloodborne pathogens, TB management, hand hygiene, and other required topics.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify training needs and support ongoing staff competency.
• Assist with annual and required in-service education programs.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and quality improvement.

Clinical & Compliance Support

• Provide consultation and clinical support regarding residents requiring isolation or infection control precautions.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration as needed.
• Maintain accurate infection control, training, and employee education documentation.
• Provide reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing and appropriate committees.
• Support compliance with applicable regulations, facility policies, and standards of practice.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary starting at $100,000-$110,000/year
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Supportive, team-oriented work culture
• Opportunities for growth and continued learning
• The chance to make a lasting impact on residents’ lives every day

At Wolf Creek Care Center, we believe great care starts with great people. If you’re compassionate, reliable, and ready to work with a team that feels like family — we want to meet you!

Apply today and start your journey with a team that truly values you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.