LVN IP H

Pay Range: $43.00 - $55.00 per hour;
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k Matching.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct the 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 to assist the facility in meeting day‑to‑day needs of isolated residents.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator regarding the infection control program.
• Assist all departments in evaluating and classifying routine and job‑related functions to ensure tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified.
• Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure all personnel implement standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Make rounds to nursing units to assess case findings, review environmental sanitation procedures, and supervise isolation precautions/practices.
• Visit isolated residents as necessary to ensure established isolation precautions and aseptic techniques are followed.
• Ensure laboratory support is available, including microbiological and serological services.
• Review and analyze infectious disease laboratory reports and consult with the Director of Nursing Services to develop care plans that assure aseptic techniques are implemented.
• Assist in developing and implementing guidelines for decontamination and sterilization activities performed in the facility.
• Perform periodic testing of prepared sterile packs, bundles, and supplies, including sterilization equipment.
• Monitor the designated shelf life of medical items wrapped and sterilized at the facility, reprocessing as necessary.
• Ensure all personnel follow established procedures for the disposal and removal of infectious and contaminated materials from the facility.
• Prepare monthly summaries of all resident/personnel infections, corrective action taken, and results of corrective action; submit to Administrator and Director of Nursing Services.
• Prepare summaries of special investigations on nosocomial and community‑acquired infections; provide the Director of Nursing Services with a report of pertinent findings and recommendations.
• Maintain a written record of all residents and employees who have nosocomial infections.
• Participate in surveys of possible carriers among residents and personnel, and trace possible sources of infection within the facility.
• Assist the Director of Laundry Services in developing infection control procedures for handling of clean and soiled laundry/linen, equipment cleaning, etc.
• Assist the Director of Environmental Services in developing infection control procedures for 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 directed.
• Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in developing and implementing discharge plans for residents 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, and other necessary tasks.

• Serve on, participate in, and attend Infection Control Committee meetings.
• Represent the Infection Control Committee as required.
• Assist the Committee in evaluating and revising infection control practices and aseptic technique.
• Assist in establishing criteria for classifying routine and anticipated job‑related tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Provide the Committee with…