Director of Staff Development LPN

Avalon Health Care Group; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Auto/Home Insurance

Job summary

Avalon Care Center Northpointe in Spokane is seeking a Director of Staff Development to lead infection prevention and staff development initiatives. The role focuses on developing and implementing infection control programs across the facility.

The position requires an LPN license with preferred infection control certification, plus post-acute care experience. Competitive wage range and full-time benefits are provided, including education and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current certification in Infection Control preferred and related post-acute care experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Collects infection data and maintains records for each healthcare-associated infection case.
• Conducts outbreak investigations.
• Trains clinical facility leaders on infection prevention practices.
• Investigates infection incidents and reports to the appropriate person/department.
• Develops and implements the annual infection prevention plan.
• Directs 24-hour infection control and coordinates with executive/clinical leadership.

Skills

Infection control

Training

Education

LPN license

Bachelor's degree

Infection Control Certification

Job description

Avalon Care Center Northpointe in Spokane is now hiring a Director of Staff Development to join our outstanding team!

Wage: $44.00 - $49.95/hr

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 LPN 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.

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