Job Title: Infection Prevention Nurse (LVN)

Status: Full-Time
Location: Oakwood Gardens Care Center - Fresno, CA
Salary Range: $34.00 - $36.00 per hour (DOE)
Reports To: Director of Nursing Services (DNS)
Position Summary

The Infection Prevention Nurse (LVN) is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations. This role ensures compliance with CDC, OSHA, and public health requirements while supporting resident safety, employee health, and quality outcomes in the skilled nursing environment.
Essential Functions Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties required. The omission of specific statements does not exclude duties that are similar, related, or essential to the position.
Administrative Functions

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Infection Prevention Program
• Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, state, and local infection control regulations
• Develop, maintain, and update infection control policies, procedures, and aseptic techniques
• Interpret infection prevention policies and provide guidance to all departments
• Maintain an infection control reference library
• Prepare and submit written and oral reports to the Administrator and DNS
• Monitor compliance with standard and transmission-based precautions
• Conduct routine rounds for surveillance, sanitation review, and isolation compliance
• Ensure laboratory support and review infectious disease reports
• Assist with sterilization, decontamination, and monitoring of medical supplies and equipment
• Ensure proper disposal of infectious and contaminated materials

Surveillance, Reporting, and Investigation

• Prepare monthly infection surveillance reports for residents and staff
• Maintain infection logs and records in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Conduct investigations of nosocomial and community-acquired infections
• Participate in tracing potential infection sources
• Report all reportable diseases to county and state health departments
• Assist with TB surveillance and facility-wide TB management programs

Committee Functions

• Serve on and participate in Infection Control Committee meetings
• Provide written and verbal reports regarding infection trends and findings
• Assist in revising infection control practices and sanitation standards
• Support implementation of committee recommendations

Personnel and Employee Health Functions

• Assist with employee health and exposure control programs
• Provide education regarding Hepatitis B, TB testing, and bloodborne pathogen standards
• Orient new employees on infection control practices and hand hygiene
• Report occupational exposures per facility policy
• Maintain confidential employee health and exposure records

Nursing Care and Consultation

• Ensure appropriate isolation and infection control precautions are followed
• Educate residents and families on isolation precautions as needed
• Monitor medication passes and treatments for infection control compliance
• Review nursing documentation for residents on isolation precautions
• Obtain culture samples per protocol
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary within LVN scope of practice

Staff Development

• Assist with infection control orientation and ongoing in-service education
• Support OSHA, CDC, TB, and bloodborne pathogen training programs
• Develop training related to exposure-prone tasks

Equipment, Safety, and Supplies

• Recommend equipment and supply needs for infection prevention
• Ensure adequate PPE and medical supply inventory
• Assist with preventive maintenance planning
• Ensure contaminated equipment is properly labeled and handled

Care Plan Functions

• Assist in developing and maintaining care plans for residents on isolation precautions
• Ensure interdisciplinary staff are informed of infection-related care plans
• Review and revise care plans at least quarterly

Budget and Planning

• Assist DNS with infection prevention budgeting and planning
• Recommend cost-effective strategies to maintain compliance and safety

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred
• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of epidemiology, infection control, and aseptic technique

Licenses & Certifications

• Current, active, unencumbered LVN license in the State of California
• Current CPR certification
• APIC certification preferred but not required
• Must maintain required continuing education and remain in good standing with the State Board

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of PointClickCare (PCC) preferred
• Ability to complete reports, documentation, and electronic records

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, and movement throughout the facility
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 pounds
• Ability to assist during emergencies or evacuations
• Ability to work in environments with potential exposure to blood/body fluids
• Ability to cope with mental, emotional, and physical demands of the role

Work Environment

• Skilled nursing facility with low to moderate noise levels
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Additional Information

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. This document describes the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Oakwood Gardens Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.