Infection Preventionist (RN) – SNF Experience Required

Infection Preventionist - Registered Nurse

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Status: Full-Time

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

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Are you an RN with a passion for infection prevention and a deep understanding of long-term care? Avamere is seeking an Infection Preventionist with SNF experience to join our team.

In this critical role, you'll lead infection control efforts, ensure compliance with CDC and CMS guidelines, and help protect the health of our residents and staff.

We're seeking an experienced RN with a strong background in infection prevention and skilled nursing care.

This role is ideal for a nurse who understands CMS regulations, infection control protocols, and the unique clinical environment of a skilled nursing facility.

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) a plus

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 ...