Infection Prevention & Education Lead (RN/LPN)

PACS Group; Ellensburg (WA); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mountain View Post Acute is seeking an LPN/RN to lead infection prevention and staff development. You will coordinate the facility's infection control program, ensure compliance with CDC/OSHA/state standards, and monitor practices like hand hygiene and isolation.

You will also develop orientation and ongoing training, educate on infection prevention and related topics, and support regulatory requirements. Washington licensure and CPR are essential, with APIC cert preferred.

Formación

• Active LPN or RN license in Washington State.
• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2+ years nursing experience preferred, preferably in long-term care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique.
• Current CPR certification.
• APIC certification in infection control preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, teaching, and critical-thinking skills.
• Commitment to continuing education and good standing with the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate the facility's infection prevention and control program.
• Monitor compliance with CDC, OSHA, state, and facility infection control requirements.
• Conduct rounds and monitor hand hygiene, aseptic technique, standard/universal precautions, and isolation practices.
• Track, investigate, document, and report resident and employee infections and communicable diseases.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership on infection trends, corrective actions, and prevention strategies.
• Support TB management, bloodborne pathogen prevention, employee health, and exposure follow-up.
• Assist departments with infection prevention practices related to cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, laundry, waste disposal, and environmental safety.
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections as needed.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain orientation and training programs for new and existing employees.
• Provide education related to infection prevention, OSHA, CDC guidelines, bloodborne pathogens, TB management, hand hygiene, and other required topics.
• Assess training needs with department leaders and support ongoing staff competency.
• Assist with annual and required in-service education programs.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and quality improvement.

Conocimientos

Nursing experience

Infection control

CPR certification

Communication & teaching

Educación

LPN or RN license, WA

Nursing degree (accredited)

APIC infection control certification (preferred)

PCC knowledge (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Mountain View Post Acute is seeking an LPN/RN to lead infection prevention and staff development. You will coordinate the facility's infection control program, ensure compliance with CDC/OSHA/state standards, and monitor practices like hand hygiene and isolation.

You will also develop orientation and ongoing training, educate on infection prevention and related topics, and support regulatory requirements. Washington licensure and CPR are essential, with APIC cert preferred.