Infection Preventionist RN/LPN

Harborview-Health-System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Merrill Lynch

DailyPay

Health Insurance

Dental

Life Insurance

Vision

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Credits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Harborview-Health-System is seeking an RN/LPN Infection Preventionist to join our care team. The role focuses on infection prevention, immunization administration, antibiotic monitoring, and compliance with infection control standards.

The ideal candidate will hold an active RN or LPN license and have formal infection control experience. LTC background and completion of the Infection Preventionist course within 3 months are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN/LPN license in good standing.
• Infection Control experience required.
• Prior LTC RN/LPN experience or equivalent preferred.
• Must complete Infection Preventionist course within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident status and implement nursing interventions to modify symptoms and improve outcomes.
• Administer and document resident immunizations.
• Monitor, document and report on antibiotic use.
• Monitor, document and report on bowel and bladder program.
• Make rounds to ensure compliance with Infection Control standards and policies.
• Participate in Quarterly QAPI meetings.

Skills

Infection control

Nursing license

Leadership

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 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

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!