About this role
University Retirement Community (URC) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Infection Preventionist to join our 5-star rated Skilled Nursing Facility, serving 37 residents within our larger Continuing Care Retirement Community in Davis, California.
At URC, we provide high-quality Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation services to individuals needing short-term recovery or long-term care. We offer a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) and a culture that supports both professional growth and personal well-being. Discover more about us!
What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll lead and manage infection prevention and control programs across our community, supporting both residents and staff while ensuring compliance with local and federal health guidelines. In addition to managing COVID-19 protocols, immunizations, and surveillance efforts, this role includes crossover into Director of Staff Development (DSD) duties—such as clinical staff onboarding, training, and continued education. You may also assist with med cart duties during short-staffed periods and will share on-call coverage on an alternating basis with the Director of Nursing (DON). You’ll play a key role in maintaining best practices in infection control while building and supporting a strong clinical care team.
How You’ll Do It:
- Partner with healthcare leadership and the IDT to implement effective infection control strategies.
- Stay current with CDC, CMS, DHS, and public health guidance to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conduct routine infection surveillance rounds, environmental reviews, and manage N95 fit testing.
- Oversee community immunization programs, including Influenza, Pneumococcal, and TB testing.
- Coordinate COVID-19 screenings, testing, vaccine clinics, and contact tracing.
- Lead and support DSD functions including staff orientation, education, and competency development.
- Participate in QAPI initiatives, emergency preparedness, and safety efforts.
- Advocate for resident rights and embody PRS’s mission, vision, and values.
- Step in with direct care or staffing support as needed.
About You:
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of California.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in infection control, skilled nursing, home care management, or a related healthcare setting.
- Familiarity with National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) reporting and Department of Health requirements.
- Current and valid CPR certification.
Schedule:
- Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Occasional weekend coverage as needed
- Rotating on-call coverage with the Director of Nursing (DON)
Wages:
- LVN: $80,000 - $90,000 / annually DOE
- RN: $110,000 - $115,000 / annually DOE
Full Time Benefits:
- 100% paid Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k with company match
- Complimentary shift meals
- Employee Scholarships Available
- Access to On-site Fitness & Aquatic Center
- Generous PTO (paid time off) plan
- PayActiv (early wage access)
Come join our passionate team at University Retirement Community; where we take care of our staff, so you can care for our residents!
Other facts
About PRS Management, Inc.
Pacific Retirement Services is a non-profit family of life plan communities--also known as continuing care retirement communities, or CCRCs--managed retirement communities, charitable foundations, affordable senior housing centers, and community service groups in Oregon, California, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, Arizona, and New Mexico.
PRS is setting a new standard of excellence throughout the senior-living industry. We understand that the seniors of today want to stay involved in the world around them. That's why we develop, build, and operate retirement communities that offer activities, services, and programs that promote health, wellness, and vitality. By combining sound business practices and developing efficient methods to provide high-quality services and care, PRS has earned national acclaim for its consulting, development, operations management, and marketing services.
PRS-affiliated communities include:
-- Rogue Valley Manor in Medford, Oregon
-- Holladay Park Plaza in Portland, Oregon
-- Cascade Manor in Eugene, Oregon
-- The Peninsula Regent in San Mateo, California
-- University Retirement Community in Davis, California
-- Trinity Terrace in Fort Worth, Texas
-- Capitol Lakes in Madison, Wisconsin
-- Middleton Glen in Middleton, Wisconsin
-- Mirabella Seattle in Seattle, Washington
-- Mirabella Portland in Portland, Oregon
-- Mirabella at ASU in Tempe, Arizona
-- La Vida Llena in Albuquerque, New Mexico
-- The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
PRS-managed communities include:
-- Saratoga Retirement Community in Saratoga, California
-- The Meadows of Napa Valley in Napa, California
What you'll do
- You will lead and manage infection prevention and control programs, ensuring compliance with health guidelines while supporting residents and staff. This role also includes responsibilities related to staff development and direct care support as needed.
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