Infection Preventionist LPN - Elevate Patient Safety

Elizabeth Park Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Park Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC in Elizabeth, NJ seeks an Infection Preventionist IP Nurse LPN to join our team. You will identify, prevent, and report infections while ensuring regulatory compliance and best-practice patient care.

As a core member of the infection prevention program, you will develop policies, monitor surveillance data, educate staff, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in New Jersey.
• Experience in infection prevention and control or related field.
• Knowledge of infection prevention principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Monitor infection rates and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to implement prevention strategies.
• Provide infection control training to staff.
• Conduct audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain records and reports related to infection prevention.

Skills

Infection prevention & control

Regulatory compliance

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Nursing degree/credentials

Job description

Elizabeth Park Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC in Elizabeth, NJ seeks an Infection Preventionist IP Nurse LPN to join our team. You will identify, prevent, and report infections while ensuring regulatory compliance and best-practice patient care.

As a core member of the infection prevention program, you will develop policies, monitor surveillance data, educate staff, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve outcomes.