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🦠 Now Hiring: Infection Prevention Nurse (LVN) – Full-Time

Westview Health Center - 📍 12225 Shale Ridge Rd, Auburn, CA 95602

Westview Health Center is seeking a dedicated and motivated Infection Prevention Nurse (LVN) to join our supportive and collaborative healthcare team. This role is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about resident safety, regulatory compliance, and promoting best practices in infection prevention across a long-term care setting.

💼 Position Overview

The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the facility’s infection prevention and control program in accordance with CDC, OSHA, and state regulations. This role works closely with nursing leadership, department heads, and frontline staff to ensure a safe environment for residents, employees, and visitors—while also providing direct nursing care as needed.

🔑 Key Responsibilities (Summary)

• Lead and maintain the facility-wide infection prevention and control program

• Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, and local/state infection control regulations

• Monitor infection trends, conduct surveillance, and prepare monthly reports

• Educate and train staff on infection control practices, PPE use, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens

• Conduct routine rounds to observe care practices, sanitation, and isolation precautions

• Collaborate with nursing leadership on care plans for residents on isolation or precautions

• Participate in regulatory surveys, audits, and Infection Control Committee meetings

• Support employee health initiatives including exposure tracking, TB testing, and vaccinations

• Coordinate with environmental services, laundry, maintenance, and clinical teams to ensure best practices

• Provide direct nursing care and clinical support as needed

🎓 Qualifications

• Active LVN license in good standing (California)

• 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care setting

• Working knowledge of infection prevention, epidemiology, microbiology, and standard/universal precautions

• Current CPR certification

• APIC certification preferred but not required

• PCC experience preferred

• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• $35–$45 per hour (DOE)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) option

• Supportive leadership and team-focused culture

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident and staff safety