- Location
- Bay City, MI
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Infection Control
Join our dedicated healthcare team as an Infection Control LPN, where your expertise will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace. If you are passionate about infection prevention and control, we invite you to contribute your skills to our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in implementing and monitoring infection control policies and procedures across the facility
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards
- Educate staff, patients, and visitors on infection control practices and protocols
- Collect and analyze data related to infection rates and report findings to the infection control team
- Support outbreak investigations and participate in infection prevention initiatives
- Maintain accurate documentation of infection control activities and incidents
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and update infection control strategies
Skills and Qualifications:
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing
- Prior experience in infection control, healthcare, or related field preferred
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards and best practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze data and prepare detailed reports
- Attention to detail and high level of organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and protocols
We offer a supportive work environment that values continuous learning and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient safety and healthcare quality while advancing your career in a dynamic setting.
Requirements
Required/Desired Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, or related field strongly preferred.
- Graduate from an accredited Nursing program.
- Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse & CPR Certification
- Five years of experience as an LPN; one year of experience in an infection control position strongly preferred.
- Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
- Knowledge of federal and state infection control regulations.
Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:
- Ability to work with people with physical and mental disabilities, including those using profanity, derogatory language and the like.
- Specialty training in Infection Prevention and Control through accredited continuing education
- Must be nationally certified in Infection Prevention and Control by NADONA (IP-BC Credential) or completed APIC EPI Intensive Training for Long Term Care, or Certified in Infection Control through Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC).
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Other Special Requirements:
- Tolerate potential exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
- Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
- Ability to travel as needed or assigned.
