Infection Preventionist - RN - Avamere Issaquah

Infection Preventionist - Registered Nurse

Status: Full Time

Shift:  Monday-Friday, days (this position shares weekend on-call rotation with other nurse managers)

Wage: $51.00 - $61.00 hourly DOE

Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah - 805 Front Street S, Issaquah WA 98027

Apply at Teamavamere.com  

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

Surveillance and Outbreak Management:
• Actively monitor infection trends by collecting and analyzing data on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Investigate suspected outbreaks of infectious diseases, including rapid response to potential cases.
• Implement appropriate control measures to contain outbreaks, such as isolation and cohorting procedures.

Staff Education and Training:
• Provide ongoing infection prevention training for all staff members, including direct care staff, nurses, and administrative personnel.
• Conduct in-service programs on proper hand hygiene, PPE usage, standard precautions, and transmission-based precautions.
• Assess staff competency related to infection control practices.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:
• Conduct regular facility inspections to ensure adherence to infection prevention protocols.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements regarding infection control practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistency in infection prevention practices across the facility.

Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with the nursing staff, medical director, and administrative team to address infection control concerns.
• Communicate infection prevention updates and relevant information to staff members and residents/families.
• Participate in local and state infection control networks to stay current on best practices.

Assist with the nursing admission process as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications
• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an Registered Nurse in this state, BSN preferred.
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
• Prefer experience in long term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and or critical care clinical setting.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Abilit to design and deliver effective training programs.
• Knowledge of CMS, State and Federal regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Certified Infection Preventionist (CIC) preferred credential.
• Thorough understanding of infection control principles and practices, including transmission routes and standard precautions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to effectively educate and collaborate with staff at all levels.

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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