Infection Preventionist - MDS Assistant
Listed on 2026-03-11
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Infection Control
🩺 Midtown Oaks Post Acute Now Hiring:
Infection Preventionist / MDS Nurse (LVN)
💰 $43-$45/hour
Midtown Oaks Post Acute in Sacramento is looking for a dedicated, detail‑oriented LVN to join our clinical leadership team as an Infection Preventionist / MDS Nurse
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If you are organized, clinically strong, and passionate about resident safety and quality outcomes, we want to meet you!
🔎 Position OverviewThis dual‑role position plays a vital part in ensuring regulatory compliance, infection control excellence, and accurate reimbursement through high‑quality MDS assessments.
You’ll collaborate closely with nursing leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and frontline staff to maintain a safe, compliant, and resident‑centered environment.
🦠Infection Preventionist Responsibilities- Oversee and manage the facility’s Infection Prevention & Control Program
- Track, trend, and report infections in accordance with CDPH and CDC guidelines
- Conduct infection control surveillance and audits
- Provide staff education and training on infection prevention practices
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Serve as liaison during audits and surveys
- Complete and coordinate accurate and timely MDS assessments
- Ensure proper documentation to support reimbursement and quality measures
- Collaborate with IDT to develop and update care plans
- Monitor case mix and quality indicators
- Maintain compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations
- Current California LVN license (required)
- MDS experience preferred
- Infection Prevention experience preferred (IP certification a plus)
- Strong knowledge of skilled nursing regulations
- Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Committed to high‑quality resident care
- Competitive pay: $43-$45/hr
- Supportive leadership team
- Stable, team‑focused environment
Opportunity to grow within a respected post‑acute organization - Make a real impact on resident safety and outcomes
If you are motivated, compassionate, and thrive in a fast‑paced skilled nursing environment, we would love to have you on our team.
Apply today and help us continue delivering exceptional care at Midtown Oaks Post Acute!
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