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Lpn Infection Control Jobs Near Me

LPN

Dublin, OH

$27 - $35/hr

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a ... Infection Control and Safety: * Follow infection control protocols and maintain a clean and safe ...

LPN

Columbus, OH

$28 - $34/hr

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a ... Infection Control and Safety: * Follow infection control protocols and maintain a clean and safe ...

Infection Control Nurse

Columbus, OH · On-site

$68K - $91K/yr

Infection Control Nurse Program Overview Located in Columbus, OH, Torii Behavioral Health provides ... Current Ohio LPN license. * Minimum of one year's experience in the behavioral health field ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for lpn infection control in the United States is $91,445.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Advantage Behavioral Health Network

Lancaster, OH • On-site

$30/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Staff Nurse - RN/LPN

Job Description

The Staff Nurse is responsible for overseeing the persons served medication self-administration, medication refills, infection control, and lab coordination. This role ensures the safe and accurate person served self-administration of medications, the maintenance of clinical health records, and the coordination of medical care for all residents. The Staff Nurse bridges the gap between psychiatric care and physical health, ensuring that the facility remains in compliance with state regulations and standards for medication management and infection control.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Medication Management and Safety

  • Oversee the entire medicationself-administrationprocess, ensuring zero-error tolerance and strict adherence to physician orders.
  • Conduct regular audits of the Medication Administration Records (MAR) and Narcotic counts to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the consulting pharmacist and local pharmacies to manage deliveries, refills, and medication destruction.

2. Resident Health and Coordination of Care

  • Perform initial health screenings and ongoing nursing assessments for residents,identifyingany acute or chronic medical issues.
  • Coordinate with the Medical Director (Psychiatrist) to implement changes in psychiatric medication andmonitormetabolic or side-effect concerns.
  • Facilitate communication with external Primary Care Physicians (PCPs), dentists, and specialists to ensure residents' physical health needs are addressed.

3. Regulatory Compliance and Quality Improvement

  • Ensure themedicaldepartment is "survey-ready" for state licensing audits andnationalaccreditation bodies (The Joint Commission).
  • Develop and implement infection control policies, TB testing protocols for staff/residents, and emergency medical response procedures.
  • Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) committee meetings, reporting on medication errors, health trends, and immunization compliance.

Qualifications

Education and Licensure

  • Licensure:Must hold a valid, unrestricted license as aRegistered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in thestate of practice.
  • Education:Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Experience

  • Clinical Experience:Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience, preferably in a behavioral health or residential setting.
  • Knowledge:Demonstratedunderstanding of psychotropic medications andstatemedication administration regulations.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Proficiencyin using Electronic Medical Records (EHR) and Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR).
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage medicallogisticsfor a large resident population.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in a 24/7 residential environment.
  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during facility rounds.
  • Ability toassistin the event ofa medical emergency.