POSITION SUMMARY
The Infection Prevention and Control LPN will follow the Joint Commission (TJC), Arizona Department of Health and Services (ADHS), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and other regulatory agency requirements regarding employee health and infection Prevention and Control Practices. Additionally, the IC LPN will identify health hazards and risks in the workplace, assess health statuses, and promote good overall employee and patient health. EXPECTATIONS Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence. OUR CORE VALUES Inclusion Nurture Service Purposeful Integrity Resilient Engaged ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Valid AZ LPN License in good standing is required. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in healthcare required.
Valid, unrestricted AZ Driver’s License required Employee health/occupational health experience preferred. Infection Prevention and Control Experience Preferred Electronic Medical Record experience preferred; NextGen experience strongly preferred Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations) Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. Knowledge of the following regulatory agencies is preferred: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) The Joint Commission Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Highly detail-oriented and capable of developing innovative solutions to complex issues using available and custom tools. An ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize tasks without compromising the quality of work. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of employee health records. Comply with the organization’s immunization requirements. Competency in working with people of various cultures Ability to perform a variety of assignments requiring considerable exercise of independent judgment POSITION REPONSIBILITIES Incident Management
Collaborate with Key stakeholders to: Investigate patient communicable diseases reported and collaborate with applicable state and local health departments. Determine root cause and contributing factors Gather and analyze data trends and develop action plans to comply with state and federal regulations. Compliance Assist with ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to infection Prevention and Control: Adherence to Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Procedures Participate in multidisciplinary tracers and IC observations pertaining to: Infection prevention and control Instrument Reprocessing High Level disinfection Education and Training Stay current with regulatory requirements. Provide education and recommendation for employees on IC: Best practices and evidence-based practices Policies and procedures Identified trends Data Analysis Collect and analyze data related to infection Prevention and Control Create Analytic reports and present data weekly, monthly, and quarterly during meetings
Contribute to the Quality committee and Safety Committee preparation through collaboration with the Director of Quality, with the Chief Clinical Officer, Director of Quality, Senior Manager of Quality Assurance & Safety and Employee health/Infection Prevention and Control Manager. Collaboration Communicate with employees to promote a culture of safety Collaborate with the employee health team on the annual Respiratory Vaccine Campaign Collaborate with key stakeholders on the completion of quality methodologies tools developed. Survey Readiness Assist with Infection Prevention and control initiatives associated with regulatory agency surveys Participate in multidisciplinary tracers and IC observations pertaining to: Infection prevention and control Instrument Reprocessing High Level disinfection If applicable, participate in workgroups to address or improve regulatory requirement initiatives If applicable, develop and maintain robust documentation and reporting of the following Infection Prevention and Control Quality Methodologies: Action plans CQIs RCA Process Mapping Other IC associated activities Program/Plan Support Assist the Employee health/Infection Prevention and Control Manager in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Infection Prevention and Control Program and Annual Infection Prevention and Control Plan. Collaborate on strategies to ensure compliance with best practices and foster a safe healthcare environment.
NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Two (2) or more years’ experience in a Community Health Center
