IP LPN LVN

Alexandria Care Center•Los Angeles, CA

10d

About The Position

The Infection Preventionist (IP LPN LVN) develops, directs, and monitors the facility’s infection prevention and control program and ensures facility compliance. The role includes rounding on nursing units, reviewing environmental sanitation procedures, analyzing infectious disease laboratory reports, and consulting with the Director of Nursing. The Infection Preventionist prepares summaries of resident and staff infections, corrective actions taken, and outcomes for submission. The role also involves meeting with staff, residents, and family members to explain precautions and ensure appropriate hand-hygiene techniques are followed. The organization describes its culture as family-oriented and centered on person-centered care, teamwork, respect, appreciation, integrity, trust, communication, and collaboration. Its mission is to provide compassionate, quality care focused on the unique needs of residents and families.

Requirements

Hold an unencumbered LVN/LPN license in the state.
Be knowledgeable about nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

Nice To Haves

Infection control experience.
Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) environment.
Experience with PointClickCare.

Responsibilities

Develop, direct, and monitor the facility’s infection prevention and control program.
Ensure the facility complies with infection prevention and control requirements.
Round on nursing units.
Review environmental sanitation procedures.
Analyze infectious disease laboratory reports and consult with the Director of Nursing.
Prepare and submit summaries of resident and staff infections, corrective actions taken, and results.
Meet with staff, residents, and family members to explain precautions.
Ensure appropriate hand-hygiene techniques are followed.