Infection Preventionist - RN

Norton Healthcare; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Infection Preventionist RN, responsible for ensuring compliance with infection control regulations at a skilled nursing facility. This full-time role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring infection control practices, while also participating in training and resident admissions, ensuring the care and safety of residents and staff.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continuing education reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in state.
• Minimum two years clinical experience in healthcare.
• Six months training experience in rehabilitative nursing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor infection control practices in accordance with regulations.
• Evaluate and coordinate infection control program for nursing facility.
• Conduct in-service training classes for staff on infection control.

Skills

Infection prevention

Epidemiology

Microbiology

Aseptic technique

Patient confidentiality

Education

Registered Nurse License

CIC certification

Job description

Infection Preventionist - Registered Nurse

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Status: Full-Time

Location: Avamere Park West; 1703 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Apply now at TeamAvamere.com

Join our dedicated team as an Infection Preventionist RN, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents and staff. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection control practices and ensuring compliance with CDC, CMS, and local health department guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.
• Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct problem areas.
• Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Serve on, participate in, and attend Infection Control Committee meetings.
• Develop and implement a practical system of detecting, evaluating, recording, and reporting infections that originate with facility personnel.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility.
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in preparing the budget for the department in relation to its infection control program and activities.
• Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes and educational programs that provide instructions on "how to do the job" for all facility personnel.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident in isolation or on infection control precautions that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Identify, evaluate, and classify routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which there is potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years clinical experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
• Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Experience in infection prevention, ideally in long-term care
• Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique to include Standard Precautions.
• CIC certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities and infection control practices, to include standard/universal precautions.
• Must maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Must have active CPR/BLS
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

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