Infection Control Nurse Salary in San Jose, CA

Paid feeding assistants provide dining assistance only for residents with no complicated feeding problems. Complicated feeding problems include difficulty swallowing, recurrent lung aspirations and tube or parenteral IV feedings. 2. Residents are assessed for appropriateness for the feeding assistant program by the interdisciplinary team, taking into consideration the most recent assessment and plan of care. 3. Only residents who have been selected by the interdisciplinary team are eligible for feeding assistance by a paid feeding assistant. 4. Paid feeding assistants must successfully complete a state-approved training course taught by qualified professionals (as defined by state law) before being permitted to feed residents. 5. Our facility's state-approved training program consists of eight (8) hours of training in the following topics: a. Feeding techniques; b. Assistance with feeding and hydration; c. Communication and interpersonal skills; d. Appropriate responses to resident behavior; e. Safety and emergency procedures, including the Heimlich maneuver; f. Infection control; g. Resident rights; and h. Recognizing changes in residents that are inconsistent with their normal behavior and the importance of reporting those changes to the supervisory nurse. 6. In conjunction with the facility's registered dietitian (RD), an RN will oversee the Feeding Assistant Training Program to ensure that feeding techniques are taught correctly. 7. Our facility's paid feeding assistants will work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Specifically, the supervising nurse will monitor paid feeding assistants for: a. The use of appropriate feeding techniques; b. Whether they are assisting the resident according to his/her identified eating and drinking needs; c. Whether they are respecting the resident's rights and dignity; and d. Adherence to infection control and safe food handling practices. 8. The use of paid feeding assistants is not intended to substitute for nursing staff. 9. In the case of an emergency, the paid feeding assistant shall call the nurse supervisor through the resident call system. continues on next page 2001 MED-PASS, Inc. (Revised October 2017) 10. Paid feeding assistants will report or record resident intake after each meal, and report changes in eating patterns to the RN and/or RD. 11. The administrative office will maintain a record of each individual's completion of the Feeding Assistant Training Course and a record of all individuals used as paid feeding assistants. 12. Any staff who has successfully completed the Feeding Assistant Training Program may feed residents. 13. Inquiries concerning our facility's use of paid feeding assistants should be referred to the Director of Nursing Services or to the Administrator.

Canyon Springs Post-Acute is now hiring a Director of Staff Development.Requirements:Valid LVN LicenseAt least one year experience as an LVN, good understanding of in-servicesPrevious DSD experience, a plusJob Duties:Communicate effectively with all staff, residents and family membersMaintain a positive and calm disposition when communicating with staff, residents, family, visitors, government entities, etc.Develop and monitor goals and objectives of in-service trainings for the facilityInterview, hire and orient new nursesCreate and maintain records and reports pertinent to in-service requirementsPartner with Administrator and DON to meet daily staffing and PPD goalsReview and create daily staffing scheduleAttend meetings and services on committee's as requiredOther responsibilities include:Ensure all staff attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standardProvide direct patient care when not performing DSD dutiesRepresent the department and participate in top level meetingsImplement recommendations from the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee as they relate to the educational needs of the facilityFollow Infection and Control policies and proceduresReport any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediatelyProtect each resident's file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standardsAbide with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwordsBenefits:Health, Vision, Dental, & Life InsurancePaid Vacation Days, Sick Days, and Holidays401KPlease APPLY or Complete Application Onsite: Canyon Springs Post-Acute 180 North Jackson Ave. San Jose, CA 95116