Infection Control Nurse (LVN/LPN) - Impactful LTC Role

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center seeks an LVN/LPN Infection Control Nurse to lead the facility's infection control program, ensuring CDC, OSHA and local regulatory compliance. You will plan and monitor procedures, perform rounds, and coordinate with departments to prevent infections and ensure safe care.

Responsibilities include reporting, staff education, aseptic technique, TB management, and investigations of infections, with supervision by the Director of Nursing Services.

Qualifications

• Must possess a CA RN license and be in good standing.
• 2+ years infection control experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
• Working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection control program per CDC/OSHA guidelines.
• Perform rounds for case findings, environmental sanitation review, and isolation precautions.
• Monitor and report infection control metrics; educate staff on procedures.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Nursing assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nurse license (CA)

APIC Certification in Infection Prevention (preferred)

Job description

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center seeks an LVN/LPN Infection Control Nurse to lead the facility's infection control program, ensuring CDC, OSHA and local regulatory compliance. You will plan and monitor procedures, perform rounds, and coordinate with departments to prevent infections and ensure safe care.

Responsibilities include reporting, staff education, aseptic technique, TB management, and investigations of infections, with supervision by the Director of Nursing Services.