LVN​/LPN - Infection Control Nurse

Position: LVN/LPN - Infection Control Nurse - Full time
FOREST GROVE POST ACUTE

Our purpose is to care for people in their moments of need.

Our philosophy of caring is based on our core values and is at the center of all we do.

FGPA is proud of our commitment to excellence and emphasis on quality care guided by a compassionate heart.

Benefits:

⦁ Discounted employee meals

⦁ Health Insurance

⦁ Dental insurance

⦁ Vision insurance

⦁ 401(k)

⦁ Health savings account

⦁ Flexible spending account

⦁ Life & Disability benefits

⦁ PTO & Holiday pay

⦁ Parental leave

⦁ Employee Assistance Program

General Purpose

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct our infection control program and

its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such

programs, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Infection Control Committee to ensure that an effective infection

control program is maintained at all times.

Essential Duties

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these

are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from

the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

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…