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Infection Preventionist LVN
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- Job Details Description The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program (IPCP) which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment , and to help prevent development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
- Under limited supervision, the Infection Preventionist reports to the Director of Nursing (or Health Services Administrator) and partners with the Medical Director for Antimicrobial Stewardship, and other stakeholders to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.
- Collaborate with Facility Leadership and the Medical Director to develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and actionFoster effective working relationships and consensus building.
- Partner with facility leaders, physicians, and local state and national agencies on activities related to infection prevention.
- Conduct outbreak investigationsInterpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, differentiate between colonization and infection.
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