Infection Preventionist / Director of Staff Development

Avalon Care Center Bellingham is now hiring an Infection Preventionist/Director of Staff Development to join our outstanding team!

Wage: $44.50 - $49.05/hr

The Infection Preventionist promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. This position is part of the clinical leadership team. This dual role will also service as the Director of Staff Development to facilitate trainings for new employees. The IP is responsible for design and dissemination of infection prevention information, including surveillance data and policy decisions. Is also accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community. Serves as a team member on various committees.

Full-time are eligible for:

• 401K
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance

Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Collects infection data, maintains records for each case of healthcare-associated infection
• Conducts outbreak investigations
• Trains clinical facility leaders on implementation of infection prevention practices
• Investigates incidents of infections and reports such incidents to the appropriate person/department, and identifies supplies required for infection prevention activities
• Responsible for the following:
• The prevention and control of infection on a 24-hour basis
• Providing direction regarding the management of infectious patients/residents and other infection prevention issues
• Directing the infection control risk assessment in conjunction with the executive and clinical leadership teams
• Developing and implementing the annual infection prevention plan
• Evaluating the annual plan for goal achievement in conjunction with the IPC
• Conducting surveillance of infections
• Directing and monitoring audits regarding the implementation of and compliance with policies
• Providing education and training
• Liaise with clinical teams regarding the development of standards, audits, and research
• Works with the federal, state and county departments of health regarding infectious and communicable disease reporting

Qualifications:

• Required Education and Experience: Current LPN licensure
• Preferred Education and Experience: Current certification in Infection Control preferred, Bachelors degree, Post-acute care work experience

Avalon Health Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you believe this posting does not comply with WA law, send notice to Legal@avalonhealthcare.com. This facility complies with the Nurse License Compact (NLC) regulations. Applicants can learn more at https://nursecompact.com.