Infection Prevention Nurse - LPN

Genesis Administrative Services LLC; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition discounts

Travel discounts

Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid 1

401K

Paid Time Off

Free 24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay Program

Pet Insurance

Term and Whole Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

Genesis Administrative Services LLC is seeking an Infection Preventionist -- LPN to lead the IPCP within our nursing centers and collaborate with staff across shifts.

As part of the team, you will educate staff, monitor immunizations and vaccines, support QAPI initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining flexibility to cover evening and night shifts. LPN licensure required and prior long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current LPN licensure.
• Must complete specialized infection prevention and control training within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 3 years full-time nursing experience; 2+ years in long-term care with supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous infection prevention and control experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet evening and night shifts; must work at least part-time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the nursing center's Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP).
• Integrate IPCP with QAPI and report on IPCP status to the Center's QAPI committee.
• Develop and teach education programs in response to infection control needs.
• Support new hire orientation with infection prevention training.
• Review immunization documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Oversee influenza and pneumococcal vaccination programs and maintain records.

Skills

Infection control

Nursing

Employee health

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

Infection prevention and control training

Job description

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Infection Preventionist -- LPN is responsible for the nursing center's Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and functions as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator for staff in multiple nursing centers focusing on Infection Prevention - Control Activities, Employee Health, Outbreak Management and Outcome - Process Surveillance, to include identifying, investigating, analyzing, controlling and reporting infections.

• *Ensure the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control and prevention of infections and communicable diseases.
• *Integrate the Infection Control and Prevention program with the nursing centers' QAPI processes, is a member of the Center's QAPI committee, and regularly reports on the status on the IPCP.
• *Develop, implement and teach education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or other means.
• *Support new hire orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees.
• *Review the immunization documentation for new hires to ensure regulatory compliance.
• *Oversee implementation and quality of the patient/resident influenza and pneumococcal vaccine.
• *Maintain infection prevention and control records per policy and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• *Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current practical or vocational nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing is required.
• *Must complete specialized training in infection prevention and control within 90 days of hire.
• *A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required and a minimum of two years of nursing experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.
• *Previous experience in infection prevention and control is preferred.
• *Ability to work flexible hours in order to meet with employees working evening and night shifts is required.
• *Must work at least part-time.

Benefits

• *Variable compensation plans
• *Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• *Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• *Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

*Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members

*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:

• *Pet Insurance
• *Term and Whole Life Insurance
• *Short-term Disability
• *Hospital Indemnity
• *Personal Accident
• *Critical Illness
• *Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $35.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.