Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures relevant to long-term care
Familiarity with laws and regulations governing infection control
Strong analytical skills for reviewing lab reports
Excellent communication skills for interacting with staff and families
Responsibilities
Develop and oversee the infection prevention and control program
Conduct rounds on nursing units to assess compliance
Review and analyze environmental sanitation procedures
Consult with the Director of Nursing on infection control matters
Prepare infection summaries and corrective action reports
Educate staff and residents on infection prevention techniques
Ensure adherence to hand-hygiene protocols
Benefits
Collaborative team environment
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive management
Engagement with residents and families
Impactful role in patient care
Full Job Description
Are you looking for your new career? We are now hiring an Infection Preventionist (IP LPN LVN) to be the newest member of our awesome team!
Salary Range: $$-$$ 93,600 per year.
As an Infection Preventionist (IP LPN LVN) , you will develop, direct, and monitor the facility's infection prevention and control program and ensure that the facility is in compliance. You will make rounds of nursing units and review environmental sanitation procedures and analyze infectious disease lab reports and consult with the Director of Nursing. You will prepare summaries of all resident/staff infections, corrective actions taken, and results for submission. You'll meet with staff, residents and family members to explain precautions and ensure appropriate hand-hygiene techniques are followed.
Must have:
Unencumbered LVN/LPN license in the state
Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
Nice to have:
Infection control experience
Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) environment
