IP - Nurse

All Saints Maubert

San Leandro, CA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Asepsis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clinical Nursing, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Corrective Action, Detail Oriented, Director of Nursing (DON), Disease Prevention and Control, Employee Orientation, Epidemiology, Health Department, Health Plan, Hepatitis B, IP (Internet Protocol), Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Leadership, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Long-Term Care, Microbiology, Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, OSHA, Pathogens, Pharmacovigilance, Program Planning, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Sanitation, Staff Training, Surveillance, Team Player, Test Program, Transitional Care
LOCATION
San Leandro, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Are you a detail-oriented LVN with a passion for clinical safety and regulatory excellence? All Saints Subacute & Transitional Care is seeking a Infection Preventionist (IP) to lead our facility's infection control program. In this vital role, you will be the primary advocate for resident and staff safety, ensuring our facility remains a leader in aseptic technique and infectious disease management.

The Opportunity:

  • Location: All Saints Subacute & Transitional Care
  • Role Type: Clinical Administrative / Nursing Leadership

Why Join the All Saints Leadership Team?

  • Specialized Impact: Step into a focused leadership role where you serve as the facility expert on CDC, OSHA, and local health department regulations.
  • Collaborative Authority: Work directly with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to shape facility-wide safety protocols.
  • Professional Development: Manage a comprehensive program that includes TB management, bloodborne pathogen standards, and employee health counseling.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Program Oversight: Plan, develop, and direct the facility's infection control program in accordance with current rules and regulations (CDC, OSHA, and Title 22).
  • Surveillance & Reporting: Monitor infection practices, perform case-finding rounds, and prepare monthly summaries of resident/personnel infections for leadership review.
  • Staff Education: Lead the orientation of new employees on hand hygiene, PPE, and aseptic techniques. Conduct annual OSHA and CDC in-service training.
  • Clinical Rounds: Make frequent rounds to nursing units to supervise isolation precautions and ensure environmental sanitation procedures are followed.
  • Employee Health: Manage the TB Mantoux testing program, monitor Hepatitis B vaccinations, and provide counseling for occupational exposures.
  • Committee Leadership: Serve as a key member of the Infection Control Committee, providing oral and written reports on nosocomial infections and corrective actions.

Qualifications:

  • License: Must possess a current, unencumbered California LVN License.
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience, preferably in a long-term care or subacute setting.
  • Clinical Knowledge: Working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic techniques.
  • Preferred Skills: Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) and an APIC Certification (preferred, but not required).
  • Analytical Ability: Strong ability to interpret lab reports (microbiological/serological) and apply findings to care plans.

Ready to lead the way in resident safety?

Apply today to become the Infection Preventionist at All Saints Subacute & Transitional Care!

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All Saints Maubert