Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Infection Preventionist
Company: The Westchester House
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: March 12, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
The LPN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of
resident care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired
Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI) in
accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care
standards. Collects, prepares, and analyzes HAI data. Presents
infection data and makes recommendations for actions. Monitors
associate compliance with infection control standards through use
of barriers and infection prevention measures. Prepares and
presents education for the staff, residents, and families. Serves
as a resource to all departments and personnel.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
* Attended an accredited LPN program
* Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain
an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in
good standing throughout employment.
* CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR
certification must remain current during employment.
* Specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or
education prior to assuming the role. If a facility's resident
population changes, the IP should re-evaluate their knowledge and
skills and may need to obtain additional training for the change in
the facility's scope of care.
* Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
* Certifications or training per State requirements (e.g.,
Certified TB Nurse)
Specific Job Requirements:
* Serves as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public
Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agencies including
the CDC
* Serves as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response
activities, in accordance with current CDC recommendations
* Works onsite at the physical facility. May not be an off-site
consultant or perform the IP work at a separate location such as a
corporate office or affiliated short term acute care facility
* Holds responsibility for the development and accountability of
the Antibiotic Stewardship Program
* Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends,
methodologies, and employee health practices
* Performs work within the scope of his/her license
* Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such
action
* Knowledgeable of Infection Prevention and Control practices and
procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines
governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
* Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives,
policies, and procedures of the Infection
* Prevention and Control Program
* Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
* Maintains professional working relationships with all associates,
vendors, etc.
* Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential
information
* Understand and follow company policies including harassment and
compliance procedures
* Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's
Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other
appropriate compliance training
An Equal Opportunity Employer%2377983% %%mednurse%%
Keywords: The Westchester House, Chesterfield , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Infection Preventionist, Healthcare , Chesterfield, Missouri
Click
here to apply!
|