Infection Prevention LVN Lead — Full-Time

PACS Group (United Kingdom); Garden City (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden City Health Care Center is seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Infection Prevention Nurse (LVN) to lead the facility's infection prevention and control program. This full-time position reports to the Director of Nursing and focuses on surveillance, policy compliance, and staff education to protect residents, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate holds an LVN license, CPR certification, and 2+ years of nursing experience, with infection prevention experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Two or more years of nursing experience preferred, ideally in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Infection prevention experience in a healthcare environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, surveillance, isolation precautions, and aseptic technique.
• Formal infection prevention education, training, or certification preferred.
• Knowledge of employee health, TB management, bloodborne pathogens, and related practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, monitor, and evaluate the facility's infection prevention and control program.
• Promote compliance with CDC, OSHA, public health, and facility requirements.
• Conduct routine surveillance to identify, investigate, document, and report resident and employee infections.
• Maintain accurate infection logs, exposure records, line listings, and surveillance data.
• Review laboratory reports, clinical documentation, and resident conditions for signs of infection.
• Analyze infection patterns and prepare monthly reports and recommendations for leadership.
• Investigate healthcare-associated and community-acquired infections and recommend corrective action.
• Report communicable diseases to public health agencies as required.
• Monitor isolation precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, and aseptic practices.
• Regular rounds to evaluate infection prevention, sanitation, and isolation practices.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of contaminated materials, sharps, waste, laundry, and equipment.
• Assist with outbreak investigations, exposure management, contact tracing, and response planning.
• Maintain current infection prevention policies, procedures, and educational resources.
• Collaborate with Nursing leadership, physicians, and lab services.

Skills

Infection prevention planning

Surveillance and data reporting

Staff education

Collaboration

Education

Vocational nursing program

Licensed Vocational Nurse (CA)

CPR certification

Job description

Garden City Health Care Center is seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Infection Prevention Nurse (LVN) to lead the facility's infection prevention and control program. This full-time position reports to the Director of Nursing and focuses on surveillance, policy compliance, and staff education to protect residents, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate holds an LVN license, CPR certification, and 2+ years of nursing experience, with infection prevention experience preferred.