LPN Infection Preventionist (IP)

Complete Care Management LLC; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Care is hiring an Infection Preventionist (LPN) to plan, implement, and evaluate infection control programs in a long-term care setting in New Jersey. The role focuses on protecting residents, staff, and visitors through surveillance, training, and outbreak management.

The ideal candidate will hold an NJ LPN license, have infection prevention experience in healthcare or long-term care, and possess strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• LPN license in NJ is required.
• Experience in infection prevention in healthcare or long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of infectious diseases and regulatory requirements.
• Nursing background with clinical skills (IV insertion).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Up-to-date knowledge of best practices in infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Develop Infection Control Program Development.
• Provide Education and Training on infection prevention.
• Conduct Surveillance and Monitoring of infections.
• Manage Outbreaks and incident response.
• Ensure Compliance and Auditing of infection control practices.
• Maintain Environmental Safety in the facility.
• Investigate and Report infection events.
• Drive Quality Improvement initiatives.

Skills

LPN

Infection prevention

Nursing

IV insertion

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Complete Care

NOW HIRING: Infection Preventionist - LPN

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating infection control and prevention programs in a long-term care setting to ensure the safety and well-being of resident, staff, and visitors.

Infection Preventionist Key Responsibilities:

• Infection Control Program Development
• Education and Training
• Surveillance and Monitoring
• Outbreak Management
• Compliance and Auditing
• Environmental Safety
• Investigation and Reporting
• Quality Improvement

Infection Preventionist Qualifications:

• LPN license in the state of NJ
• Prior experience in infection prevention in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
• Strong knowledge of infectious diseases, infection control practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Nursing
• IV insertion
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Up-to-date knowledge of best practices in infection prevention.

Complete Care is an equal opportunity employer.