Infection Prevention LVN: Lead IP Surveillance & Compliance

Sweetwater Care; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Infection Prevention LVN to provide nursing care within scope and ensure patients are cared for per standards, physician orders, and center policies. You will support infection control and surveillance activities, maintaining records and leading staff in safe IP practices.

The role requires an active LVN/LPN license, BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain), and IP training or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Active LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Infection Control Certification required or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• 2–3 years of clinical experience in long-term care preferred.
• Must have training in infection prevention and control per federal requirements.
• Must possess the ability to engage with regulators, staff, residents and public.
• BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire.

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 nutrition, infection, skin conditions, weight loss, etc.
• Uses Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring in programs.
• Notifies applicable departments of room changes, LOA, admissions or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Infection prevention

LPN/LVN license

Surveillance

Regulatory compliance

Point Click Care

BLS/CPR

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Infection Prevention LVN to provide nursing care within scope and ensure patients are cared for per standards, physician orders, and center policies. You will support infection control and surveillance activities, maintaining records and leading staff in safe IP practices.

The role requires an active LVN/LPN license, BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain), and IP training or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.