Infection Control Preventionist - LPN

Position Summary

Provides nursing care within scope of practice to insure resident’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines. Currently licensed as an LPN. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for coordinating the implementation and updating of our established infection prevention and control policies and practices.

Job Functions

General Responsibilities

Residents Rights

Safety

Staff Development

General Nursing Care Responsibilities

Nursing Care Responsibilities

Special Nursing Care Responsibilities

Infection Preventionist Responsibilities

The Infection Preventionist (or designee) shall coordinate the development and monitoring of our facility’s established infection prevention and control policies and practices.

The Infection Preventionist shall report information related to compliance with our facility’s established infection prevention and control policies and practices to the Administrator and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee.

The Infection Preventionist shall keep abreast of changes in infection prevention and control guidelines and regulations to ensure our facility’s protocols remain current and aid in preventing and controlling the spread of infections.

The Infection Preventionist will collect, analyze and provide infection and antibiotic usage data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners; consult on infection risk assessment and prevention control strategies; provide education and training; and implement evidenced-based infection prevention and control practices.

Food Service Responsibilities

Documentation Responsibilities

Admission, Transfer and Discharge Responsibilities

Care Plan Responsibilities

Other Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

Special Activities/Attributes

Education

Currently licensed as an LPN in this state. CPR Certified.

Experience

One year prior nursing experience preferred.

Requirements

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

Benefits

Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included)

Daily Pay – get paid when you want

401k with Company Match

Generous PTO, Holidays & Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs

Wonderschool Concierge Services – childcare made simple

Shift Differentials up to $2 an hour depending on location, position & shift!

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