Infection Preventionist RN at Highland House Nursing Rehabilitation Center

Yakima, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

58.94

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infection Prevention, Clinical Leadership, Surveillance Data Analysis, Outbreak Investigation, Policy Development, Risk Assessment, Clinical Training, Auditing, Regulatory Reporting, Patient Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Avalon Care Center Yakima is now hiring an Infection Preventionist to join our outstanding team! $55.00 - $58.94 /hour $5,000 sign-on bonus The Infection Preventionist promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. This position is part of the clinical leadership team. Responsible for design and dissemination of infection prevention information, including surveillance data and policy decisions. Is also accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community. Serves as a team member on various committees. Full-time are eligible for: * 401K * Medical, Dental & Vision * FSA & Dependent Care FSA * Life Insurance * AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability * Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity * Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection * Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance. **Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.** Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Collects infection data, maintains records for each case of healthcare- associated infection * Conducts outbreak investigations * Trains clinical facility leaders on implementation of infection prevention practices * Investigates incidents of infections and reports such incidents to the appropriate person/department, and identifies supplies required for infection prevention activities * Responsible for the following: * The prevention and control of infection on a 24-hour basis * Providing direction regarding the management of infectious patients/residents and other infection prevention issues * Directing the infection control risk assessment in conjunction with the executive and clinical leadership teams * Developing and implementing the annual infection prevention plan * Evaluating the annual plan for goal achievement in conjunction with the IPC * Conducting surveillance of infections * Directing and monitoring audits regarding the implementation of and compliance with policies * Providing education and training * Liaise with clinical teams regarding the development of standards, audits, and research * Works with the federal, state and county departments of health regarding infectious and communicable disease reporting Qualifications Required Education and Experience * Current RN licensure Preferred Education and Experience * Current certification in Infection Control preferred * Bachelors degree * Post-acute care work experience Avalon Health Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you believe this posting does not comply with WA law, send notice to Legal@avalonhealthcare.com [Legal@avalonhealthcare.com]. INDLN125

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Responsibilities

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for designing and implementing infection prevention plans and conducting surveillance to decrease the transmission of infectious diseases. They lead outbreak investigations, train clinical staff, and liaise with health departments for communicable disease reporting.