Infection Preventionist/Staff Development LPN

Avalon Health Care Management Inc. -
Bellingham, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$44.50 - $49.05 an hour
10 days ago

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Infection Control Certification
LPN

Full Job Description

Avalon Care Center Bellingham is now hiring an Infection Preventionist/Director of Staff Development to join our outstanding team!

Wage: $44.50 - $49.05/hr

The Infection Preventionist promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. This position is part of the clinical leadership team. This dual role will also service as the Director of Staff Development to facilitate trainings for new employees. The IP is 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 LPN licensure
Current CDC certification in Infection Control

Preferred Education and Experience

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 [email protected].

This facility complies with the Nurse License Compact (NLC) regulations. Applicants can learn more at https://nursecompact.com.

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