Infection Prevention Nurse LVN Full-Time

PACS•Fresno, CA

2d•$32 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Oakwood Gardens Care Center is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Infection Prevention Nurse (LVN) to lead and coordinate our Infection Prevention and Control Program. This position plays a critical role in protecting the health and safety of our residents, staff, and visitors by ensuring compliance with infection control standards and regulatory requirements. The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the facility's infection prevention and control program. This position ensures compliance with CDC, OSHA, CMS, state, and local regulations while promoting best practices in infection prevention, employee health, and resident safety.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing program
Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience preferred
Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred
Working knowledge of infection prevention, epidemiology, microbiology, and standard precautions
Current, active, and unrestricted California LVN license
Current CPR certification
Must maintain all required continuing education and licensure requirements
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to interpret regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to educate and train staff effectively
Ability to move throughout the facility throughout the workday
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 pounds
Ability to respond to emergencies and assist with resident evacuations if necessary
Ability to perform duties involving potential exposure to blood and body fluids
Ability to manage the physical and emotional demands of a healthcare environment

Nice To Haves

APIC Certification preferred but not required
Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program
Monitor infection control practices and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
Conduct routine infection surveillance and track healthcare-associated infections
Investigate infection trends and implement corrective action plans as needed
Prepare monthly infection control reports and present findings to leadership and committees
Report communicable diseases to local and state public health agencies as required
Maintain infection surveillance logs and employee exposure records
Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, CMS, state, and local infection control regulations
Conduct rounds throughout the facility to monitor isolation precautions, sanitation practices, and infection control compliance
Participate in regulatory surveys and assist with survey preparation
Review laboratory reports and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team
Develop and update infection control policies and procedures as needed
Provide infection prevention education and training to employees
Conduct orientation training related to infection control, hand hygiene, bloodborne pathogens, and isolation precautions
Assist with annual OSHA, TB, and infection control in-service programs
Serve as a resource for staff regarding infection prevention practices
Assist with employee health programs including TB testing and exposure follow-up
Provide education regarding Hepatitis B vaccination programs and bloodborne pathogen prevention
Maintain confidential employee health records and exposure documentation
Monitor residents on isolation precautions and ensure appropriate infection control measures are followed
Participate in resident assessments, care planning, and interdisciplinary meetings
Assist nursing staff with infection prevention-related clinical concerns
Obtain cultures and provide nursing support within scope of practice when necessary