Infection Prevention & Staff Development Coordinator

Infection Control & Staff Development Coordinator - LPN/RN

Mountain View Post Acute
Pay Range: $35-$58 per hour, depending on license and experience
Reports to: Director of Nursing

Join Our Team!

The ideal candidate is organized, knowledgeable, and passionate about creating a safe environment for residents and staff.

This position works closely with the Director of Nursing, department leaders, employees, residents, and healthcare professionals to promote quality care, regulatory compliance, and a strong culture of safety.

What You'll Do

Infection Prevention & Control


* Lead and coordinate the facility's infection prevention and control program.


* Monitor compliance with CDC, OSHA, state, and facility infection control requirements.


* Conduct rounds and monitor hand hygiene, aseptic technique, standard/universal precautions, and isolation practices.


* Track, investigate, document, and report resident and employee infections and communicable diseases.


* Collaborate with nursing leadership and the Infection Control Committee on infection trends, corrective actions, and prevention strategies.


* Support TB management, bloodborne pathogen prevention, employee health, and exposure follow-up.


* Assist departments with infection prevention practices related to cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, laundry, waste disposal, and environmental safety.


* Participate in facility surveys and inspections as needed.

Staff Development & Education


* Develop, coordinate, and maintain effective orientation and training programs for new and existing employees.


* Provide education related to infection prevention, OSHA, CDC guidelines, bloodborne pathogens, TB management, hand hygiene, and other required topics.


* Collaborate with department leaders to identify training needs and support ongoing staff competency.


* Assist with annual and required in-service education programs.


* Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and quality improvement.

Clinical & Compliance Support


* Provide consultation and clinical support regarding residents requiring isolation or infection control precautions.


* Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration as needed.


* Maintain accurate infection control, training, and employee education documentation.


* Provide reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing and appropriate committees.


* Support compliance with applicable regulations, facility policies, and standards of practice.

What We're Looking For


* Current, active, and unencumbered LPN or RN license in Washington State.


* Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.


* 2+ years of nursing experience preferred , preferably in long-term care.


* Knowledge of infection prevention, epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique.


* Current CPR certification.


* Strong communication, or...