Infection Preventionist & Staff Development RN

Avalon Health Care Group; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term

Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital/

Legal Benefits, Identity Theft

Pet Insurance

Auto/Home Insurance

Job summary

Avalon Healthcare Bellingham is hiring for an Infection Preventionist/Staff Development RN to join our clinical leadership team. The role combines infection prevention responsibilities with staff development duties to promote evidence-based practices and patient safety.

Responsibilities include data collection, outbreak investigations, training, and collaboration with clinical teams to implement prevention plans.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure is required.
• Preferred: Certification in Infection Control.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Post-acute care experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collects infection data and maintains records of healthcare-associated infections.
• Conducts outbreak investigations and reports findings to leadership.
• Trains clinical leaders on infection prevention practices.
• Investigates infections and coordinates prevention supplies.
• Oversees 24-hour infection prevention efforts and directs management of infectious patients/residents.

Education

RN licensure (Current)

Infection Control Certification

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Avalon Healthcare Bellingham is hiring for an Infection Preventionist/Staff Development RN to join our clinical leadership team. The role combines infection prevention responsibilities with staff development duties to promote evidence-based practices and patient safety.

Responsibilities include data collection, outbreak investigations, training, and collaboration with clinical teams to implement prevention plans.