Infection Prevention Leader - LPN (Skilled Nursing)

Southern HealthCare Management; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

401K

Employee discount programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Mentor Bonuses

Great culture

Job summary

Southern HealthCare Management is seeking an Infection Prevention Control Officer for a nursing facility in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on preventing infections, coordinating CDC updates, and guiding staff in infection control practices.

The candidate should hold an active LPN license, have 2+ years in infection prevention, and obtain IPCO certification within 5 days of employment. Join a team committed to patient safety and compliance across settings.

Qualifications

• Active LPN Licensure in the state of practice.
• Two (2) or more years' experience as an Infection Preventionist or related healthcare professional with knowledge of infection prevention and control, microbiology, infectious diseases, and epidemiology in patient care practices.
• CDC - IPCO Certification required or must be willing to complete within 5 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for administering the Infection Prevention and Control Program in a long-term care and short-term rehabilitation / sub-acute care nursing center.
• Identify, investigate, report, prevent, and control the spread of acquired infections among residents, staff, and guests. You will manage and administer the centers COVID/Flu testing schedules as needed and educate staff on CDC updates, as well as ensure staff are educated in proper use of PPD.
• Serve as the center's knowledge specialist in CDC, Joint Commission, and Occupational Health standards, as well as federal and state regulations related to infection prevention and control in skilled nursing facilities

Skills

Infection prevention

Epidemiology

CDC guidelines

Education

Active LPN licensure (state of practice)

Job description

Southern HealthCare Management is seeking an Infection Prevention Control Officer for a nursing facility in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on preventing infections, coordinating CDC updates, and guiding staff in infection control practices.

The candidate should hold an active LPN license, have 2+ years in infection prevention, and obtain IPCO certification within 5 days of employment. Join a team committed to patient safety and compliance across settings.