Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Infection Preventionist

Job Description

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The LPN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired/nInfections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life/nCare standards. Collects, prepares, and analyzes HAI data. Presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions./nMonitors associate compliance with infection control standards through use of barriers and infection prevention measures./nPrepares and presents education for the staff, residents, and families. Serves as a resource to all departments and personnel.

/nEducation, Experience, and Licensure Requirements/n

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- Attended an accredited LPN program
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- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse/n(LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
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- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during/nemployment.
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- Specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or education prior to assuming the role. If a/nfacilitys resident population changes, the IP should re-evaluate their knowledge and skills and may need to obtain additional/ntraining for the change in the facility’s scope of care.
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- Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
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- Certifications or training per State requirements (e.g., Certified TB Nurse)
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- Serves as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agencies/nincluding the CDC
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- Serves as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, in accordance with current CDC/nrecommendations
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- Works onsite at the physical facility. May not be an off-site consultant or perform the IP work at a separate location such as a/ncorporate office or affiliated short term acute care facility
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- Holds responsibility for the development and accountability of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program
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- Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices
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- Performs work within the scope of his/her license
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- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
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- Knowledgeable of Infection Prevention and Control practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and/nguidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
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- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Infection
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- Prevention and Control Program
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- Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
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- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
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- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
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- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
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- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of/nConduct and other appropriate compliance training
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An Equal Opportunity Employer