What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Nurse (IP) - LVN/RN position at Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care?
Centrally located in Torrance, California, Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care provides sub-acute nursing care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Our compassionate staff offers individualized care plans for each resident to ensure personalized care is provided to all our patients with a goal to return home.
Our team of qualified professionals provides compassionate care by:
- Maintaining high medical integrity
- Fostering a team spirit among staff
- Creating friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors
We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether residents stay for short-term treatment or long-term care.
Job Description
- Plan, develop, and implement infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.
- Verify that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, CDPH, LACDPH, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.
- Consult in the development and implementation of the Infection Control Program and protocols.
- Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic techniques that successfully correct problem areas.
- Implement and manage the facility's antibiotic-stewardship program
- Perform COVID-19 related monitoring, contact tracing and reporting
- Coordinate COVID-19 testing and vaccination
- Develop Infection Prevention and Control [IPC] Training. Assess learning needs and develop training for the facility residents and Healthcare Personnel [HCP]. Create educational goals, objectives, and strategies using learning principles and available educational tools and technology.
- Conduct adherence monitoring to: Provide feedback to Healthcare Personnel [HCP] and reinforce training concepts. Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and modify them if needed.
- Directs and coordinates compliance with facilities Antibiotic Stewardship Program and Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
- Prepare monthly summaries of all resident/personnel infections, corrective action taken, and the results of the corrective action. Submit copies to the Executive Director and Chief Clinical Officer.
- Prepare summaries of special investigations on the occurrence of nosocomial and community-acquired infections
- Maintain a written record of all Acquired infections.
- Participates in clinical meeting; reviews new admissions, new orders, labs/diagnostics, etc. to coordinate compliance with infection control policies and practices.
- Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training programs relative to infection control.
- Utilizes epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance activities and investigations.
- Must possess the ability to engage tactfully with regulators, facility personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.
- Specialized training in infection prevention and control related to long-term care
- Certification in Infection Control from CDC
- Prior clinical experience in long-term care nursing
- Working knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infectious diseases
- Current and active California LVN or RN License
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Shift
- Monday - Friday
- Weekends/ Evenings on call
Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care
- Top of the Market Wages: LVN $83,200 - $95,680/ RN $104,000 - $120,000
- Salary depending on licensure, certification, education, and experience.
- Paid orientation and training
- Opportunities for growth
- Paid sick leave/paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and AFLAC
- 401K
- Loving and caring work environment
We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. On-site experts provide teaching, coaching, and support on infection prevention practices. In addition, we maintain an abundant supply of PPE, including N95/KN95 masks, for all who provide care and services to our patients and residents. Our multiple testing capabilities, including Point-of-Care (POC) testing, are available at every location and comply with CMS and local guidance
If hired, we require that all employees be vaccinated, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.
Salary : $104,000 - $120,000
