Infection Control Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Bilingual

Infection Control Nurse Lvn

CentroMed is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, CentroMed has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community. Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service to our community.

Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community-based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high-quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full-service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.

We are a mission focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.

We improve lives through improving the well-being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.

RESPECT: We treat all persons with dignity and compassion

INTEGRITY: We build trust through honesty, word and deed

EXCELLENCE: We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care

AFFORDABILITY: We manage resources to provide affordable health care

TEAMWORK: We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

Job Summary: We are searching for our next super star! The Infection Control Nurse LVN is responsible for planning and implementing surveillance, prevention and control of infection for areas within the scope of the clinic. The Infection Control Nurse LVN serves as an active member of the Safety & Infection Control Committee, coordinates reporting as required by state and local health agencies and maintains current level of knowledge by participation in seminars pertinent in infection control.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Responsible for organization-wide implementation of the Infection Control Plan.
• Coordinates data collection relating to the occurrence of nosocomial and significant non-nosocomial infection among patients.
• Implements, coordinates and evaluates measures designed to prevent and control infection within the clinic.
• Collaborates with health care providers in identifying appropriate employee health follow-up related to prevention and control of disease exposure.
• Coordinates and performs field compliance reviews and assessment of written standards across the organization pertaining to employee health and Infection Control, Medication Management, Waived Testing, Provision of Care, Medical Equipment Management Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Coordinates employee health in-service educational programs for personnel in collaboration with supervisors and/or managers.
• Establishes and conducts a surveillance program for infection control as required by the Safety & Infection Control Committee.
• Actively participates in CentroMed's Compliance Performance Improvement Program with regular reporting of activities.
• Disseminates information related to infection control to the entire organization.
• Responsible for the development and ongoing refinement of infection prevention policies and procedures based on evidence-based guidelines.
• Provides training and orientation to staff on infection control.
• Understands and upholds CentroMed's mission and values relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility and objectives
• Actively participates in maintaining high levels of excellent customer service internally and externally
• Abides by all policies and procedures set forth by CentroMed
• Ensure the protection and security of all personal, confidential and identifiable information in a professional and responsible manner and carry out all measures to prevent from any unauthorized disclosures. Demonstrating and maintaining the standards and requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Assists in training new employees in performing their job duties as requested.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs other duties assigned.
• Work must be performed on-site as designated

Comprehensive Benefit Package:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 403(B)- Company Match Contributions
• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance for your Spouse & Children
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Employee Assistance (EAP)
• Travel Reimbursement
• Critical Illness insurance, hospital indemnity, accident insurance - These are additional benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle & help you feel extra protected
• Additional benefits include: 6 paid company holidays, plus (2) extra floating holidays, paid time off/ vacation time, career development opportunities and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work life balance, innovation, & teamwork.
• Benefits start after 30 days
• Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Vocational Nursing. Must be currently licensed with the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. CPR Certification.

Experience: Experience from a clinic or hospital preferred.

Other: Bilingual/Bicultural Spanish

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position.
• Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to deliver excellent customer service, externally and internally

CentroMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.