LVN Infection Preventionist

Californiapostacute; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Californiapostacute is seeking a dedicated LVN Infection Preventionist to join our compassionate care team in California. This direct-hire, full-time position offers multiple shifts to fit your schedule and emphasizes data collection, analysis and education for infection prevention across nursing staff and practitioners.

You will monitor infection trends, implement evidence-based control measures, and provide training to ensure regulatory compliance with CDC guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN or RN in CA (required).
• Current BLS certification (required).
• Infection Preventionist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report infection data and trends to nursing staff and healthcare practitioners.
• Consult on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies, and provide education and training on evidence-based practices.

Education

Licensed LVN/RN in CA

Job description

LVN Infection Preventionist

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking to hire self-motivated, efficient and responsible Infection Preventionist looking to grow and be part of a caring team. This is a direct hire: Full Time position and various shifts available to fit your schedule. If you have a passion for healthcare, this is the right opportunity for you!

What You Will Do:

• Collecting, analyzing and providing infection data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners.
• Consulting on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies: providing education and training, and implanting evidence-based infection control practices, including those mandated by regulatory and licensing agencies and guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

What You’ll Bring:

• Infection Preventionist certification preferred.
• Current LVN or RN from the state of CA required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Previous experience as an Infection Preventionist a plus.
• Compassion for the elderly and commitment to hospitality and service.
• Positive and nurturing personality, a true want to help and care for those in need.
• Team oriented and collaborative spirit.
• Experience in long-term, skilled nursing care a plus, but not required.