Infection Prevention Nurse (IP) - LVN/RN

Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care•Torrance, CA

32d•$93,600 - $120,640•Onsite

About The Position

Centrally located in Torrance, California, Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care provides sub-acute nursing care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Our compassionate staff offers individualized care plans for each resident to ensure personalized care is provided to all our patients with a goal to return home. Our team of qualified professionals provides compassionate care by: Maintaining high medical integrity Fostering a team spirit among staff Creating friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether residents stay for short-term treatment or long-term care. Plan, develop, and implement infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities. Verify that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, CDPH, LACDPH, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions. Consult in the development and implementation of the Infection Control Program and protocols. Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic techniques that successfully correct problem areas. Implement and manage the facility's antibiotic-stewardship program Perform COVID-19 related monitoring, contact tracing and reporting Coordinate COVID-19 testing and vaccination Develop Infection Prevention and Control [IPC] Training. Assess learning needs and develop training for the facility residents and Healthcare Personnel [HCP]. Create educational goals, objectives, and strategies using learning principles and available educational tools and technology. Conduct adherence monitoring to: Provide feedback to Healthcare Personnel [HCP] and reinforce training concepts. Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and modify them if needed. Directs and coordinates compliance with facilities Antibiotic Stewardship Program and Infection Control Policies and Procedures. Prepare monthly summaries of all resident/personnel infections, corrective action taken, and the results of the corrective action. Submit copies to the Executive Director and Chief Clinical Officer. Prepare summaries of special investigations on the occurrence of nosocomial and community-acquired infections Maintain a written record of all Acquired infections. Participates in clinical meeting; reviews new admissions, new orders, labs/diagnostics, etc. to coordinate compliance with infection control policies and practices. Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training programs relative to infection control. Utilizes epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance activities and investigations. Must possess the ability to engage tactfully with regulators, facility personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public. Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.

Requirements

Specialized training in infection prevention and control related to long-term care
Certification in Infection Control from CDC
Prior clinical experience in long-term care nursing
Working knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infectious diseases
Current and active California LVN or RN License
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and implement infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.
Verify that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, CDPH, LACDPH, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.
Consult in the development and implementation of the Infection Control Program and protocols.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic techniques that successfully correct problem areas.
Implement and manage the facility's antibiotic-stewardship program
Perform COVID-19 related monitoring, contact tracing and reporting
Coordinate COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Develop Infection Prevention and Control [IPC] Training.
Assess learning needs and develop training for the facility residents and Healthcare Personnel [HCP].
Create educational goals, objectives, and strategies using learning principles and available educational tools and technology.
Conduct adherence monitoring to: Provide feedback to Healthcare Personnel [HCP] and reinforce training concepts.
Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and modify them if needed.
Directs and coordinates compliance with facilities Antibiotic Stewardship Program and Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
Prepare monthly summaries of all resident/personnel infections, corrective action taken, and the results of the corrective action.
Submit copies to the Executive Director and Chief Clinical Officer.
Prepare summaries of special investigations on the occurrence of nosocomial and community-acquired infections
Maintain a written record of all Acquired infections.
Participates in clinical meeting; reviews new admissions, new orders, labs/diagnostics, etc. to coordinate compliance with infection control policies and practices.
Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training programs relative to infection control.
Utilizes epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance activities and investigations.
Must possess the ability to engage tactfully with regulators, facility personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public.
Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.

Benefits

Top of the Market Wages: LVN $93,600 - $104,000/ RN $114,400 - $120,640
Salary depending on licensure, certification, education, and experience.
Paid orientation and training
Opportunities for growth
Paid sick leave/paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and AFLAC
401K
Loving and caring work environment
We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards.
On-site experts provide teaching, coaching, and support on infection prevention practices.
In addition, we maintain an abundant supply of PPE, including N95/KN95 masks, for all who provide care and services to our patients and residents.
Our multiple testing capabilities, including Point-of-Care (POC) testing, are available at every location and comply with CMS and local guidance
If hired, we require that all employees be vaccinated, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed.