Infection Prevention Nurse LVN

Position: Infection Prevention Nurse LVN Full-Time
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Job Title:

Infection Prevention Nurse (LVN)
** Status:
** Full-Time  
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* Location:

** Oakwood Gardens Care Center – Fresno, CA  
** Salary Range:** $34.00 – $36.00 per hour (DOE)  
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* Reports To:

** Director of Nursing Services (DNS)### Position Summary The Infection Prevention Nurse (LVN) is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations. This role ensures compliance with CDC, OSHA, and public health requirements while supporting resident safety, employee health, and quality outcomes in the skilled nursing environment.###

Essential Functions Disclaimer Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties required. The omission of specific statements does not exclude duties that are similar, related, or essential to the position.## Administrative Functions
* Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Infection Prevention Program
* Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, state, and local infection control regulations
* Develop, maintain, and update infection control policies, procedures, and aseptic techniques
* Interpret infection prevention policies and provide guidance to all departments
* Maintain an infection control reference library
* Prepare and submit written and oral reports to the Administrator and DNS
* Monitor compliance with standard and transmission-based precautions
* Conduct routine rounds for surveillance, sanitation review, and isolation compliance
* Ensure laboratory support and review infectious disease reports
* Assist with sterilization, decontamination, and monitoring of medical supplies and equipment
* Ensure proper disposal of infectious and contaminated materials## Surveillance, Reporting, and Investigation
* Prepare monthly infection surveillance reports for residents and staff
* Maintain infection logs and records in accordance with regulatory requirements
* Conduct investigations of nosocomial and community-acquired infections
* Participate in tracing potential infection sources
* Report all reportable diseases to county and state health departments
* Assist with TB surveillance and facility-wide TB management programs## Committee Functions
* Serve on and participate in Infection Control Committee meetings
* Provide written and verbal reports regarding infection trends and findings
* Assist in revising infection control practices and sanitation standards
* Support implementation of committee recommendations## Personnel and Employee Health Functions
* Assist with employee health and exposure control programs
* Provide education regarding Hepatitis B, TB testing, and blood borne pathogen standards
* Orient new employees on infection control practices and hand hygiene
* Report occupational exposures per facility policy
* Maintain confidential employee health and exposure records## Nursing Care and Consultation
* Ensure appropriate isolation and infection control precautions are followed
* Educate residents and families on isolation precautions as needed
* Monitor medication passes and treatments for infection control compliance
* Review nursing documentation for residents on isolation precautions
* Obtain culture samples per protocol
* Provide direct nursing care as necessary within LVN scope of practice## Staff Development
* Assist with infection control orientation and ongoing in-service education
* Support OSHA, CDC, TB, and blood borne pathogen training programs
* Develop training related to exposure-prone tasks## Equipment, Safety, and Supplies
* Recommend equipment and supply needs for infection prevention
* Ensure adequate PPE and medical supply inventory
* Assist with preventive maintenance planning
* Ensure contaminated equipment is properly labeled and handled## Care Plan Functions
* Assist in developing and maintaining care plans for residents on isolation precautions
* Ensure interdisciplinary staff are informed of infection-related care plans
* Review and revise care plans at least quarterly## Budget and Planning
* Assist DNS with…