Volare Health, LLC
Infection Preventionist (LPN or RN)
Volare Health, LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Overview
Infection Preventionist (LPN or RN) at Volare Health, LLC. The Infection Preventionist promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. This position is part of the clinical leadership team. Responsible for design and dissemination of infection prevention information, including surveillance data and policy decisions. Also accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community. Serves as a team member on various committees.
Responsibilities
Collects infection data and maintains records for each case of healthcare-associated infection.
Conducts outbreak investigations.
Trains clinical facility leaders on implementation of infection prevention practices.
Investigates incidents of infections and reports such incidents to the appropriate person/department; identifies supplies required for infection prevention activities.
Responsible for the prevention and control of infection on a 24-hour basis.
Provides direction regarding the management of infectious patients/residents and other infection prevention issues.
Directs the infection control risk assessment in conjunction with the executive and clinical leadership teams.
Develops and implements the annual infection prevention plan.
Evaluates the annual plan for goal achievement in conjunction with the IPC.
Conducts surveillance of infections.
Directs and monitors audits regarding the implementation of and compliance with policies.
Provides education and training on infection prevention.
Liaises with clinical teams regarding the development of standards, audits, and research.
Collaborates with federal, state, and county departments of health regarding infectious and communicable disease reporting.
Qualifications
Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing in the practicing state.
Current certification in Infection Control.
Experience in a skilled nursing setting is preferred.
Benefits And Perks
Flexibility in scheduling; options available.
Career advancement opportunities.
Health, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
Company-paid life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Health Savings Account (HSA).
PTO and tuition reimbursement.
Unlimited referral bonuses and more.
Benefit eligibility may vary for part-time and PRN schedules.
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Responsibilities
Collects infection data and maintains records for each case of healthcare-associated infection.
Conducts outbreak investigations.
Trains clinical facility leaders on implementation of infection prevention practices.
Investigates incidents of infections and reports such incidents to the appropriate person/department; identifies supplies required for infection prevention activities.
Responsible for the prevention and control of infection on a 24-hour basis.
Provides direction regarding the management of infectious patients/residents and other infection prevention issues.
Directs the infection control risk assessment in conjunction with the executive and clinical leadership teams.
Develops and implements the annual infection prevention plan.
Evaluates the annual plan for goal achievement in conjunction with the IPC.
Conducts surveillance of infections.
Directs and monitors audits regarding the implementation of and compliance with policies.
Provides education and training on infection prevention.
Liaises with clinical teams regarding the development of standards, audits, and research.
Collaborates with federal, state, and county departments of health regarding infectious and communicable disease reporting.
Qualifications
Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing in the practicing state.
Current certification in Infection Control.
Experience in a skilled nursing setting is preferred.
Benefits And Perks
Flexibility in scheduling; options available.
Career advancement opportunities.
Health, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
Company-paid life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Health Savings Account (HSA).
PTO and tuition reimbursement.
Unlimited referral bonuses and more.
Benefit eligibility may vary for part-time and PRN schedules.
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