Infection Control LPN

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements Annual Infection Control Plan and Annual Infection Control Program Evaluation.
• Reviews, assesses, and investigates lab data relative to infection rates, sources, and trends.
• Performs environmental inspections for adherence to infection control standards.
• Works with Department Managers to improve infection control activities and safety measures.
• Formulates plans for correcting deficient infection control practices.
• Serves as liaison for the Infection Control Committee with hospital committees/departments and public health department.
• Serves as liaison for the public health department in reporting and following up on “Reportable Communicable Disease”.
• Aids in planning and presenting orientation and in-service training programs for hospital staff and physicians.
• Collaborates with Employee Health on preventive actions, screening, and monitoring of staff exposures to infectious diseases.
• Collaborates with plant operations to ensure patient and staff safety during construction projects.
• Collaborates with the certified Infection Control Preventionist to control and prevent infections.

Requirements

• Valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in state of practice.
• One year of recent experience in a clinical setting.
• Two years’ experience in Employee Health and/or Infection Control activities in a Behavioral Health hospital setting preferred.

Qualifications / Skills

• Able to work in high stress and assess potential for patient escalation.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, consistently achieving positive results with internal and external customers.
• Highly organized and able to apply critical thinking abilities for continuous improvement of patient care.
• Self-confident and able to think conceptually in leading and directing others.
• Able to communicate with and understand culturally diverse and special needs populations such as Chronically Mentally Ill, Geriatric, CD, etc., and have basic knowledge of normal physical and emotional development.

Work Environment

• Subject to many interruptions.
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to the atmosphere.
• This person might sometimes experience disagreeable odors, sights, and/or unpredictable patient behavior.