Infection Prevention Lead (LVN) – Skilled Nursing

(Napa Post Acute) Napaidence Opco, LLC; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Napa Post Acute is hiring an experienced Infection Preventionist (LVN) to lead our infection prevention and control program at our Napa, CA facility. You will oversee surveillance, regulatory compliance, and staff education to safeguard residents and staff in a skilled nursing setting.

Join a supportive leadership team with opportunities to grow into quality improvement and leadership initiatives as you drive safety and quality of care across the facility.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered California LVN license.
• 2+ years nursing experience; infection prevention or skilled nursing/post-acute preferred.
• Knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious disease, and aseptic technique.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently and lead initiatives.
• Current CPR certification.
• Preferred IP training or certification (IP/CIC) or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with PCC (PointClickCare).
• Background in quality improvement or clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the facility's infection prevention & control program.
• Conduct infection surveillance, case tracking, and monthly reporting.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, CDPH, CMS, and OSHA regulations and standard/universal precautions.
• Lead outbreak investigations and coordinate response efforts.
• Perform infection control rounds, audits, and risk assessments.
• Provide staff orientation and ongoing education on infection control, hand hygiene, and bloodborne pathogens.
• Partner with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams to improve quality and safety outcomes.
• Maintain TB testing protocols, employee health records, and required infection control documentation.

Skills

Nursing experience

Epidemiology

Microbiology

Infectious disease

Aseptic technique

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

LVN license (CA)

Tools

PCC

Job description

Napa Post Acute is hiring an experienced Infection Preventionist (LVN) to lead our infection prevention and control program at our Napa, CA facility. You will oversee surveillance, regulatory compliance, and staff education to safeguard residents and staff in a skilled nursing setting.

Join a supportive leadership team with opportunities to grow into quality improvement and leadership initiatives as you drive safety and quality of care across the facility.