Upvote
Downvote
Infection Preventionist LVN
Share Job
- Suggest Revision
Part-time
- 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.
- The circumstances under which the facility must prohibit employees with a communicable disease or infected skin lesion from direct contact the with resident or their food if direct contact will transmit the disease and
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, medical technology, public health, or other healthcare science
- Specialty training in Infection Prevention and Control through accredited continuing education
Active Job
Updated 1 month agoSimilar Job
Relevance
Active