Infection Preventionist RN/LPN

Full Time
Pasco, WA 99301
Posted
Job description
Overview:
Avalon Health & Rehab in Pasco is now hiring an Infection Preventionist!

Wage: $37.44 - $51.18/hr DOE

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.

Part-time are eligible for all of the above except Medical. On Call are not eligible for any of the above except 401k

**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
  • Current certification in Infection Control preferred

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelors degree
  • Post-acute care work experience
Depending on site specific Federal, State and County requirements, future Avalon employees may be asked to participate in COVID-19 testing procedures as a condition of employment.

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EEO:

Avalon Health Care Management, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying.

Avalon Health Care Management, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more: E-Verify

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