Infection Preventionist (LPN)

Complete Care - New Jersey & PA; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Care at Bayshore is seeking an Infection Preventionist-LPN to join our care team. The role requires an active New Jersey LPN license, an infection preventionist certification, and at least one year of long-term care experience, with duties centered on evidence-based nursing practice and patient education.

You will contribute to patient outcomes by recognizing condition changes, prioritizing nursing actions, and ensuring timely execution of physician orders, while supporting families

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Current, unencumbered New Jersey LPN license.
• Infection Preventionist Certification required.
• At least 1 year in long-term care as an Infection Preventionist.
• Provide care based on evidence-based practice and nursing theory.
• Educate patients and families on wound care processes.
• Weekend requirement: one weekend per month.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on scientific nursing principles and evidence-based practice.
• Recognize and intervene on changes in patient condition.
• Prioritize nursing actions based on patient needs and acuity.
• Implement physician orders accurately within appropriate timeframes.
• Educate and counsel patients and families on wound care processes and issues.
• Other duties as assigned by Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing or Administrator.

Skills

Infection Prevention

LPN License

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

New Jersey LPN License

Job description

As an Infection Preventionist-LPN on our team, you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of our extended family. In turn, we are dedicated to ensuring our team of caregivers feel the same compassion provided to the residents.

Infection Preventionist-LPN Qualifications & Responsibilities:

• Associates Degree in Nursing
• Current, Unencumbered New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse
• Must have Infection Preventionist Certification
• At least 1 year long-term care and skilled nursing experience as an Infection Preventionist
• Provide patient care based on scientific principles/nursing theory and evidence-based practice
• Recognize change in the patient’s condition and intervene appropriately
• Prioritize nursing actions including reflecting patient needs, acuity, and desired outcomes
• Implement physician orders accurately within appropriate time frames
• Educate and counsel patients and their families on wound care processes and issues
• Other duties as assigned by Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing or Administrator.
• Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN
• REQUIRES ONE WEEKEND PER MONTH

Complete Care at Bayshore is an equal opportunity employer.