Infection Preventionist Nurse

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Heartwood Extended Health Care in Tacoma, Washington is seeking an Infection Preventionist Nurse to join our clinical team and provide our residents with an exceptional care experience. The Infection Preventionist Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing and partners with the Medical Director to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.

The Infection Preventionist will partner with the Medical Director to develop surveillance,

Qualifications

• Must hold an RN or LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plans.
• Oversee infection prevention, epidemiology and safety programs.
• Monitor healthcare and community infections and report trends.
• Lead hygiene programs to prevent and control infection risks.
• Participate in collaboratives and external reporting (CDC NHSN and others).
• Ensure staff and medical staff receive education on infection control when issues arise.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local regulations and OSHA procedures.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN or LPN license

1 year supervisor experience in healthcare

Training in rehabilitative/restorative nursing

Tools

CDC NHSN knowledge

OSHA procedures

Job description

Infection Preventionist Nurse

Job Summary

Heartwood Extended Health Care in Tacoma, Washington is seeking an Infection Preventionist Nurse to join our clinical team and provide our residents with an exceptional care experience. The Infection Preventionist Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing and partners with the Medical Director to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.

Essential Position Duties:

• Partners with the Medical Director develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plan
• Oversees the operations of the infection prevention, epidemiology and relevant safety programs
• Accountable for surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections
• Leads facility hygiene program to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, mitigate and control workplace conditions related to infection control and prevention
• Participates in the national collaboratives and external reporting to CDC NHSN system, and other post-acute care specific quality organizations
• Authority and responsibility for ensuring appropriate intervention and education occurs with staff, volunteers and medical staff when healthcare infection trends, outbreaks or non-compliance to infection control/OSHA are identified
• Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and ensures that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues. Understands and complies with infection control, safety and OSHA procedures

Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements:

• Must possess a current RN or LPN license. License must be in good standings.
• Must have a minimum 1 year of experience as a supervisor in a healthcare setting.
• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Heartwood Extended Health Care

1649 72nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98404, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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