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Licensed Vocational Nurse - Infection Prevention Specialist
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- Under the direction of the Director, Infection Prevention (RN, CIC), in collaboration with Environment of Care and Environmental Services, the LVN Infection Prevention Specialist, is responsible for participating in the planning, developing, implementing the aspects of infection prevention and control activities within AltaMed Health Services Corporation.
- The LVN Infection Prevention Specialist helps to prevent healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) by implementing protocols to isolate sources of infections and limiting their spread; systematically collects data, and applies the prescribed Infection Control plan.
- This individual is responsible for assisting and supporting the implementation of the Regulatory requirements as stipulated by: CMS, DHCS, HRSA, OSHA, CDC, The Joint Commission, and California Department of Public Health, to ensure that Sterilization and High Level Disinfection processes and Infection Prevention practices meet regulatory standards.
- The LVN Infection Prevention Specialist will work in partnership with the Nurse Supervisors, employees, as well as the Autoclave Specialists at the clinics and dental sites, including Environmental Aides to implement the Infection Control and Surveillance Plan, while providing onsite support.
- The LVN Infection Prevention Specialist will provide direct observation of the infection prevention precautions, and the Sterilization and High Level Disinfection practices that occur in the clinic/dental environment.
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