Infection Preventionist - RN - Avamere Rehab of Junction City

Infection Prevention and Charge RN

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Shift Type: Part-Time

Schedule: Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Location: Avamere Rehab of Junction City - 530 Birch Street, Junction City, OR 97448

Join Avamere today and experience a strong and exciting team environment with a group decision-making culture! Whether you're a recent graduate, a skill-seeking individual, or an ambitious career grower, we're here to help.

f you're passionate about helping others and crave a caring, compassionate, and fulfilling work family, look no further - we'd love to have you become a part of the Avamere Family.

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.

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...