Infection Prevention Nurse

Lillian Carter Health Center; Plains (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

DailyPay

Health Insurance

Dental

Life Insurance

Vision

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Credits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lillian Carter Health Center in Georgia is seeking an RN/LPN Infection Preventionist to lead infection prevention efforts within our facility.

This role requires an active RN or LPN license, formal infection control experience, prior LTC RN/LPN preferred, and completion of the Infection Preventionist course within 3 months of hire.

You will conduct rounds, administer immunizations, monitor antibiotic use and bowel/bladder programs, and participate in quarterly QAPI meetings.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in good standing.
• Formal working knowledge; Infection Control experience Required.
• Prior experience as LTC RN/LPN preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must complete Infection Preventionist course within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident status and develop care plans to improve outcomes.
• Administer and document resident immunizations.
• Monitor, document, and report on antibiotic use.
• Monitor bowel and bladder program compliance.
• Make rounds to ensure Infection Control standards and policies.
• Participate in Quarterly QAPI meetings.

Skills

RN/LPN license

Infection control experience

LTC experience

Infection Preventionist course within

Job description

RN/LPN - Infection Preventionist

Top pay and benefits!

Who we are

As a faith-based organization, our mission is simple but powerful: to care for the caregiver so they can in turn care for our residents.

We offer top pay and benefits in a positive work environment.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a dedicated RN/LPN Infection Preventionist

What You Will Do

• The Infection Preventionist must utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess resident status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement resident care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.

• The Infection Preventionist administers and documents Resident immunizations

• The Infection Preventionist monitors, documents and reports on antibiotic use

• The Infection Preventionist monitors, documents and reports on Bowel & Bladder program

• The Infection Preventionist makes rounds to ensure compliance with Infection Control standards and policies.

• The Infection Preventionist participates in Quarterly QAPI meetings

What You Must Have

• Active RN/LPN license in good standing in the state of practice.

• Formal working knowledge; Infection Control experienceRequired

• Prior experience as LTC RN/LPN preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must complete Infection Preventionist course within 3 months of hire

Benefits - Things we want you to know

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 401(k) managed by Merrill Lynch

  • DailyPay

  • Health Insurance with Anthem Blue Cross or Cigna

  • Dental, Life, Vision, and Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Continuing Education Credits

  • Career advancement opportunities!