Full-Time

LPN Infection Control

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PACS

PACS

11-50 employees

Healthcare

Junior, Mid

Richland, WA, USA

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Possession of a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • 2 years or more experience preferably in a long term care facility.
  • Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique to include standard/universal precautions.
  • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • APIC Certification in infection control preferred, but not necessary.
  • Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
  • Must maintain all required continuing education for licensing.
  • Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.
  • Ensure that the facility follows current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.
  • Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct problem areas.
  • Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary.
  • Maintain a reference library of written infection control material that will assist the facility in meeting the day to day needs of the isolated resident.
  • Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the infection control program of this facility.
  • Assist all departments in evaluating and classifying routine and job related functions to ensure that tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified.
  • Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.
  • Make rounds to nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervision of isolation precautions/practices.
  • Visit isolated residents as necessary to ensure that established isolation precautions and aseptic technique are followed.
  • Ensure that laboratory support is available, including microbiological and serological services.
  • Review and analyze infectious disease laboratory reports and consult with the Director of Nursing Services in developing the care plan for assuring that aseptic techniques are implemented.
  • Assist in developing and implementing guidelines for the decontamination and sterilization activities performed in the facility.
  • Perform periodic testing of our prepared sterile packs, bundles, and supplies, including sterilization equipment.
  • Monitor the designated shelf life of medical items wrapped and sterilized at the facility.
  • Reprocess as necessary.
  • Ensure that all personnel follow established procedures for the disposal and removal of infective and contaminated materials from the facility.
  • Prepare monthly summaries of all resident/personnel infections, corrective action taken, and the results of the corrective action.
  • Submit copies to the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services.
  • Prepare summaries of special investigations on the occurrence of nosocomial and community acquired infections.
  • Provide the Director of Nursing Services with a report of pertinent findings and recommendations pertaining to nosocomial infection.
  • Maintain a written record of all residents and employees who have nosocomial infections.
  • Participate in surveys of possible carriers among residents and personnel, and in tracing possible sources of infection within the facility.
  • Assist the Director of Laundry Services in developing infection control procedures for the handling of clean and soiled laundry/linen, equipment cleaning, etc.
  • Assist the Director of Environmental Services in developing infection control procedures for the routine and terminal cleaning of isolation rooms and areas, equipment cleaning, etc.
  • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.
  • Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in developing and implementing discharge plans for the resident in isolation or on infection control precautions.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of a facility wide TB management control program.
  • Report all reportable diseases to the county and state health departments.
  • Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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What makes PACS unique

  • PACS Group's recent upsized public offering indicates strong investor confidence and a robust financial strategy, setting it apart from competitors with less aggressive market entry strategies.

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