Infection Prevention Cntrl Offcr LPN

Responsibilities

• Administer the Infection Prevention and Control Program in a long-term care and short-term rehabilitation / sub-acute care nursing center.
• Identify, investigate, report, prevent, and control the spread of acquired infections among residents, staff, and guests.
• Manage and administer the centers COVID/Flu testing schedules as needed.
• Educate staff on CDC updates, and ensure staff are educated in proper use of PPE.
• Serve as the center's knowledge specialist in CDC, Joint Commission, and Occupational Health standards, as well as federal and state regulations related to infection prevention and control in skilled nursing facilities.

Qualifications

• Active LPN Licensure in the state of practice.
• Two (2) or more years' experience as an Infection Preventionist or related healthcare professional with knowledge of infection prevention and control, microbiology, infectious diseases, and epidemiology in patient care practices.
• CDC - IPCO Certification required or must be willing to complete within 5 days of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & More
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Employee discount programs
• Employee Assistance Programs (for a better work-life balance)
• Mentor Bonuses

Pay

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Schedule

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Skills

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & More
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Employee discount programs
• Employee Assistance Programs (for a better work-life balance)
• Mentor Bonuses