Infection Prevention Control Registered Nurse, Day-Shift

Jimmy Jazz; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

EIB

403b Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Othello Community Hospital in Othello, WA seeks a Day-Shift Infection Prevention Control RN to lead our infection prevention program and promote patient safety.

This working RN collaborates with hospital leadership, clinical staff, and community partners to reduce healthcare-associated infections and create a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Must obtain CIC within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing.
• Certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) within one year of hire.
• Experience in infection prevention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the hospital's Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Develop, review, and update infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Conduct infection surveillance, monitoring, and reporting.
• Lead infection prevention initiatives and quality improvement activities.
• Provide education and training on infection prevention practices.
• Collaborate with leadership and clinical departments to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Infection prevention

Communication

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

• Location 315 N 14TH AVE,Othello, WA, 99344,United States
• Base Pay $40.57 - $98.81 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Caring for you 24/7

VISION

At the heart of everything we do, our goal is to be a trusted leader
in high-quality care, creating a safe and supportive environment
where patients and employees feel valued and respected.

MISSION

To provide welcoming, accessible, and trusted healthcare
rooted in family centered care, ensuring our community
feels supported and valued close to home.

VALUES

C A R E (I N G)C: COMPASSIONATE A: ACCESSIBLE R: RELIABLE E: EXCELLENCE

Othello Community Hospital is a full-service, critical access hospital located in Othello, Washington. Open 24/7, it provides both inpatient and outpatient care to the surrounding Adams County community with a strong commitment to accessible, high-quality healthcare.

Core Services Include:

• 24-hour Emergency Department and Ambulance Services
• Surgical Services : General, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, and Endoscopy
• Obstetrical Care : Labor, delivery, and neonatal support
• Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Testing
• Anesthesia and Respiratory Therapy
• Physical Therapy and Occupational Health
• Sleep Center for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders

The hospital accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid (Apple Health), and offers financial assistance programs. Services are available in Spanish, and there are no eligibility restrictions for care.

OPEN POSITION: Infection Prevention Control Registered NurseDay-Shift

Othello Community Hospital is seeking a dedicated and motivatedDay-Shift Registered Nurse (RN)to lead our Infection Prevention Control Program. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who is passionate about patient safety, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and staff education. The Infection Prevention Control RN is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the hospital's Infection Prevention Control Program. This is a working RN position that collaborates with hospital leadership, clinical staff, and community partners to reduce healthcare-associated infections and promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

• Location: Othello Community Hospital, Othello, WA
• Status: (benefit earning)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain the hospital's Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Develop, review, and update infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Conduct infection surveillance, monitoring, and reporting.
• Lead infection prevention initiatives and quality improvement activities.
• Provide education and training to hospital staff on infection prevention practices.
• Serve as the hospital's resource for infection prevention questions and regulatory guidance.
• Attend internal committee meetings and represent the hospital at external infection prevention meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with employees, leadership and clinical departments to ensure compliance with applicable infection prevention standards and regulations.
• Maintain documentation and reports related to infection prevention activities.
• Analyze infection data and prepare reports
• Collaborate with employee health and quality departments
• Participate in accreditation surveys
• Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Previous experience in infection prevention is preferred but not required.
• The selected candidate must obtainCertification in Infection Prevention (CIC)within one (1) year of hire.

• Othello Community Hospital offers competitive wages and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient safety and quality of care while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Summary

Benefits :

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• EIB
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• EAP