Infection Prevention Nurse - LPN

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Infection Preventionist -- LPN is responsible for the nursing center's Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and functions as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator for staff in multiple nursing centers focusing on Infection Prevention - Control Activities, Employee Health, Outbreak Management and Outcome - Process Surveillance, to include identifying, investigating, analyzing, controlling and reporting infections.

*Ensure the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control and prevention of infections and communicable diseases.

*Integrate the Infection Control and Prevention program with the nursing centers' QAPI processes, is a member of the Center's QAPI committee, and regularly reports on the status on the IPCP.

*Develop, implement and teach education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means.

*Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees.

*Review the immunization documentation for new hires to ensure regulatory compliance.

*Oversee implementation and quality of the patient/resident influenza and pneumococcal vaccine.

*Maintain infection prevention and control records per policy and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

*Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current practical or vocational nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing is required.

*Must complete specialized training in infection prevention and control within 90 days of hire.

*A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required and a minimum of two years of nursing experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.

• Previous experience in infection prevention and control is preferred.

*Ability to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night shifts is required.

*Must work at least part-time.

Benefits

*Variable compensation plans

*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts

*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health

*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships

*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

*Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members

*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:

*Pet Insurance

*Term and Whole Life Insurance

*Short-term Disability

*Hospital Indemnity

*Personal Accident

*Critical Illness

*Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

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Posted Salary Range

USD $37.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.

The Infection Preventionist -- LPN is responsible for the nursing center's Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and functions as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator for staff in multiple nursing centers focusing on Infection Prevention - Control Activities, Employee Health, Outbreak Management and Outcome - Process Surveillance, to include identifying, investigating, analyzing, controlling and reporting infections.

*Ensure the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control and prevention of infections and communicable diseases.

*Integrate the Infection Control and Prevention program with the nursing centers' QAPI processes, is a member of the Center's QAPI committee, and regularly reports on the status on the IPCP.

*Develop, implement and teach education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means.

*Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees.

*Review the immunization documentation for new hires to ensure regulatory compliance.

*Oversee implementation and quality of the patient/resident influenza and pneumococcal vaccine.

*Maintain infection prevention and control records per policy and regulatory requirements.

*Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current practical or vocational nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing is required.

*Must complete specialized training in infection prevention and control within 90 days of hire.

*A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required and a minimum of two years of nursing experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.

• Previous experience in infection prevention and control is preferred.

*Ability to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night shifts is required.

*Must work at least part-time.