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(Archived) Infectious Disease Program Licensed Practical Nurse

Last Updated: 5/01/21

Job Description

Assists Infectious Disease Program Manager in Community Infection Testing, Control, Reporting, Surveillance, and Immunization.

Essential Duties

· Assist in submission of required reports.

· Assure testing supplies are ordered/stocked in sufficient quantities to meet testing demand.

· Assist the Infectious Disease Program Manager in notifying that all persons tested are informed of their test results based on Standing Orders.

· Assist with the preplanning of community testing and vaccination events.

· Assist with tracking of infectious disease data.

· As instructed, notify patients of test results.

· Administer injections and perform nasal swabs.

· Participate in team meetings to coordinate services.

· Comply with infection control policies and protocols; follows medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.

· Protects patients and employees by complying with infection control policies and protocols, following medication administration, storage procedures.

· Maintains documentation of patient care services by completing patient and department records in accordance with established policies and procedures.

· Assures quality of care by maintaining clinic standards of care while adhering to requirements of other governing agencies.

· Ensure operation of medical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, reporting malfunctions, requesting repairs, maintaining equipment inventory, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

· When needed, performs lab draws and maintains laboratory documents.

· Proficient in laboratory point of care testing.

· Comply with FIT testing requirements to assure proper fit of N95 masks.

· Travel to any location as needed.

· Job requires working some weekends, early morning, and evening hours.

Required Education, Experience, Certificates & Licenses:

· High School Diploma or GED required.

· Graduate from an accredited LPN or state board of nursing approved program

· Current license to practice nursing in the state of Arizona

· Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.

· Fingerprint clearance card required.

· Driver's License and Proof of Insurance may be required if requesting mileage reimbursement. For Float positions, mileage may not be paid.

Company Details

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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