Infection Prevention

Lbhealthcenter; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lbhealthcenter in California is seeking a dedicated RN/LVN to lead the Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP). You will ensure a safe, sanitary environment and help prevent communicable diseases across the facility.

The role requires nursing licensure in California, CPR certification, and 1–3 years of direct patient care experience. Supervisory duties and quality improvement activities are part of the position.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience providing direct care to multiple patients/residents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, evaluates, and directs the facility's infection prevention and control program in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection prevention and control.
• Monitors infection prevention practices and staff adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Performs rounds to review environmental sanitation and isolation precautions.
• Reviews infectious disease reports and ensures aseptic techniques are used.

Skills

Charge Nurse

Supervisory experience

CPR certification

Epidemiology knowledge

Education

Nursing degree (RN or LVN)

CA RN/LVN license

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE\'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

REQUIREMENTS

You care.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the facility infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP), which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates commitment to company\'s mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and directs the facility\'s infection prevention and control program in accordance with current company policies and procedures, ensuring that facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection prevention and control.
• Participates in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as requested.
• Monitors infection prevention and control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Makes rounds of nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervision of isolation precautions/practices.
• Reviews and analyzes infectious disease laboratory reports and consults with DON to assure that aseptic techniques are implemented.
• Ensures that all personnel follow established procedures for disposal of infective and contaminated materials.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years\' experience providing direct care to multiple patients/residents preferred; previous experience as Charge Nurse in Skilled Nursing environment desirable; supervisory experience preferred
• Nursing degree from accredited college or graduation from am approved LVN program required, RN program preferred
• Current unencumbered license to practice as an LVN or RN in California
• Current, valid CPR certification
• Knowledge of, or training in, adult learning or previous training experience preferred
• If performing infection prevention and control duties must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique to include universal precautions.
• Supervisory and training experience highly desirable