Infection Prevention Nurse (IP) - LVN/RN
24 days ago
Torrance
Job DescriptionAbout Sunnyside Nursing 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 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., • 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 Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care • Top of the Market Wages: LVN $93,600 - $104,000/ RN $114,400 - $120,640, • 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 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.