LVN​/LPN - Infection Control Nurse

Position: LVN/LPN - Infection Control Nurse - Full time
** Administrative Functions*
* • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with  current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.  
• Ensure that the facility follows current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or  standard/universal precautions.  
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct  problem areas.  
• Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary.  
• Maintain a reference library of written infection control material that will assist the facility in meeting the day-to-day  needs of the isolated resident.  
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the infection  control program of this facility.  
• Assist all departments in evaluating and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks involving  exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified.  
• Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operating  procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.  
• Make rounds to nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and  supervision of isolation precautions/practices.  
• Visit isolated residents as necessary to ensure that established isolation precautions and aseptic technique are followed.  
• Ensure that laboratory support is available, including microbiological and serological services.  
• Review and analyze infectious disease laboratory reports and consult with the Director of Nursing Services in  developing the care plan for assuring that aseptic techniques are implemented.  
• Assist in developing and implementing guidelines for the decontamination and sterilization activities performed in the  facility.  
• Perform periodic testing of our prepared sterile packs, bundles, and supplies, including sterilization equipment.  
• Monitor the designated shelf life of medical items wrapped and sterilized at the facility. Reprocess as necessary.  
• Ensure that all personnel follow established procedures for the disposal and removal of infective and contaminated  materials from the facility.  
• Prepare monthly summaries of all resident/personnel infections, corrective action taken, and the results of the   corrective action. Submit copies to the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services.  
• Prepare summaries of special investigations on the occurrence of nosocomial and community-acquired infections.  
• Provide the Director of Nursing Services with a report of pertinent findings and recommendations pertaining to   nosocomial infection.  
• Maintain a written record of all residents and employees who have nosocomial infections.  
• Participate in surveys of possible carriers among residents and personnel, and in tracing possible sources of infection   within the facility.  
• Assist the Director of Laundry Services in developing infection control procedures for the handling of clean and soiled   laundry/linen, equipment cleaning, etc.  
• Assist the Director of Environmental Services in developing infection control procedures for the routine and terminal   cleaning of isolation rooms and areas, equipment cleaning, etc.  
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be   directed.  
• Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in developing and implementing discharge plans for the resident in isolation   or on infection control precautions.  
• Assist in the development and implementation of a facility-wide TB management control program.  
• Report all reportable diseases to the county and state health departments.  
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as   necessary.
** Budget and Planning Functions*
* • Assist the Director of Nursing Services in preparing the budget for the department in relation to its…