Infection Prevention LVN: Lead IP & Compliance

Sweetwater Care; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Oroville, CA is seeking an Infection Prevention LVN to oversee infection control within the long-term care setting. You will implement guidelines, monitor N95 fit testing, vaccination records, and surveillance activities in partnership with nursing, SSD, and admissions staff.

The role requires an active LVN/LPN license, BLS/CPR certification, and infection prevention training. Experience in long-term care and ability to obtain infection control certification within 30 days are

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of clinical experience in long-term care preferred.
• Infection Control Certification required or within 30 days of hire.
• Training in infection prevention and control per federal requirements.
• Maintain line listings, vaccination records, and monthly surveillance reports.
• Lead staff, residents, and visitors in infection prevention practices and N95 fit testing.
• Participate in meetings and trainings to ensure compliance with infection control policies.
• Direct and coordinate Antibiotic Stewardship and Infection Control policies.
• Collaborate with Nursing, SSD, and Admissions to meet infection standards.
• Willing to adopt new methods and training practices.
• Utilize epidemiologic principles for surveillance and investigations.
• Engage tactfully with regulators, staff, residents, and the public.
• PointClickCare charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents changes in patient conditions, including infections and nutrition.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient identification and monitoring in programs.
• Notifies departments of room changes, LOA, admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Infection control

Nursing

Leadership

Documentation

Education

LVN/LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Oroville, CA is seeking an Infection Prevention LVN to oversee infection control within the long-term care setting. You will implement guidelines, monitor N95 fit testing, vaccination records, and surveillance activities in partnership with nursing, SSD, and admissions staff.

The role requires an active LVN/LPN license, BLS/CPR certification, and infection prevention training. Experience in long-term care and ability to obtain infection control certification within 30 days are