Infection Prevention & Wound Care-LVN

The Infection Control/ Wound Care Nurse directs managerial functions of planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the Infection Control Program. The ICN has the authority of Medical Staff and Governing Body to take necessary steps to prevent and/or control the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents in the patient, staff, and visitor populations. The Infection Control Nurse (ICN) is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital acquired infections; educating employees about infection control; and the development of organizational infection control standards that meet state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies, CDC, OSHA, and APIC guidelines.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid LVN license in California.


• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.


• Familiarity with wound care products and infection prevention protocols.


• 2+ years of clinical experience in wound care or infection prevention preferred.


• Previous experience in an acute care, long-term care, or similar healthcare setting desirable.


• Must obtain certification in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Wound Care within 6 months of hire and maintain active certification throughout employment to meet industry standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Wound Care

• Assess, treat, and document wounds for patients in accordance with wound care protocols.


• Perform debridement, dressing changes, and other wound care procedures within scope of practice.


• Educate staff, patients and families about wound care management and prevention strategies.


• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and other healthcare specialists to develop and update individualized wound care treatment plans.


• Making rounds and follow up weekly with wound care provider.


•  Includes other duties assigned by Director of Nursing or CAO.

Infection Prevention & Control

• Implement infection control measures, including isolation precautions and sterilization techniques in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities


• Conduct surveillance of infection rates and report findings to the infection control committee.


• Educate staff on infection prevention protocols, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and safe handling of biohazard materials.


• Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures in collaboration with the DON.


• Tasks involve light contact with moist body substances, non-intact skin or mucous membranes. Department procedures define and require use of minimum protective measures to perform the task.


• Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/ universal precautions.


• Includes other duties assigned by Director of Nursing or CAO.