Infection Prevention Nurse (IP) LVN

Infection Prevention Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Principal Responsibilities:

Clinical

• Ensures resident/patient care meets Federal, State and Company standards.
• Promotes and maintains infection control guidelines and standards.

Administrative

• Coordinates and conducts infection control activities.
• Provides essential information necessary to maintain infection control standards.
• Ensures all infection control documentation is maintained according to Federal (CDC) and State requirements and Company infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license in State where employed.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Practice in the basic principles of infection control.
• Knowledge of principles of epidemiology and/or member of APIC preferred.

Consumer Service

• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected.