LVN, Infection Prevention Full-time Days

Physiciansforhealthyhospitals; Hemet (CA); On-site; USD 50,282 - 73,109; Full time

Job summary

Physiciansforhealthyhospitals is seeking a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse specializing in Infection Prevention at Hemet Global Medical Center in California. This role involves responsibilities such as preventing disease transmission, managing outbreak investigations, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Nursing, a valid California nursing license, and ideally 2+ years of acute hospital experience. This position offers a salary range of $36.50 to $53.07 per hour and emphasizes effective communication and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in California.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in acute hospital care.
• Minimum 1-2 years of acute care infection control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prevent transmission of infectious agents and identify infectious diseases.
• Assist with outbreak investigations and data collection for studies.
• Maintain compliance with national standards for infection prevention.

Skills

Knowledge of infection control regulations

Ability to analyze complex issues

Effective communication skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

LVN, Infection Prevention Full-time Days

Hemet Global Medical Center, Hemet, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 3950

Salary Range: $36.50 To $53.07 Hourly

Responsibilities

Infection Preventionist responsibilities include:

• Preventing the Transmission of Infectious Agents
• Identification of infectious disease processes
• Identify occurrences, reservoirs, incubation periods, communicability periods, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, and susceptibility associated with disease process
• Recognize epidemiologically significant organisms for immediate review and investigation
• Interpret results of diagnostic/laboratory reports
• Identify indications for environmental microbiological monitoring
• Report communicable diseases to public health departments
• Assist with implementation of infection prevention and control strategies related to controlling the transmission of infectious agents

Surveillance

• Assist with outbreak and exposure investigations
• Participate in environmental and safety unit rounding
• Review daily admission diagnoses and readmissions to identify potential readmissions for healthcare acquired infection
• Review and research all positive laboratory culture reports to validate healthcare acquired status
• Identify problems of surveillance findings, develop plan of approach, and communicate plan appropriately to the Director of Infection Prevention

Data

• Collect data in support of epidemiological studies of specific problems to determine the source of the problem and make appropriate recommendations
• Use the CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) infection definitions and input all infection data into NHSN

Performance Improvement

• Utilize appropriate Quality Assurance monitoring activities to address issues of potential risk of infection for patients or employees
• Document problems and implemented control measures in performance improvement projects

Management and Communication

• Assist with planning, organizing, developing, and implementing educational programs for all hospital employees including administrative and ancillary services
• Function as hospital liaison to community agencies and other health care providers; provide internal expertise on communicable disease issues to hospital staff
• Assist with development and review of infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Regulatory

• Maintain compliance with national standards and regulating bodies such as JCAHO, CMS, CDC, OSHA, etc.

Position Requirements

Education

• Possession of Associate Degree in Nursing or successful completion of an accredited Nurse Program as evidence by licensure from a recognized college or university
• BSN preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in acute hospital care
• Minimum 1-2 years of acute care infection control and epidemiology experience preferred

Licensure/Certification

• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred; required within 2 years of date of hire or transfer
• Basic course in Infection Control / Epidemiology within 9 months of date of hire or transfer – hospital will sponsor

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to infection prevention and control (CMS, The Joint Commission, OSHA, CDC, etc.)
• Knowledge of principles of public administration, organization, and supervision
• Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Ability to understand and interpret laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to clinical patient safety and infection control
• Ability to effectively develop, introduce, and implement policies, procedures, and programs designed to limit exposure, reduce errors and control costs
• Ability to analyze complex issues and prescribe effective interventions
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to effectively communicate utilizing verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of developments in the field of clinical patient safety and infection control

Age-Specific Competency

Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to patients of all ages on the continuum of life.