Infection Preventionist

Overview:

Avalon Care Center at Northpointe in Spokane is now hiring an Infection Preventionist! We are seeking a dedicated individual who can promote sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. As part of the clinical leadership team, you will be responsible for the design and dissemination of infection prevention information, including surveillance data and policy decisions. Your role will be crucial in decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community. You will also serve as a team member on various committees.

Responsibilities:

The Infection Preventionist will have the following responsibilities:

• Collect infection data and maintain records for each case of healthcare-associated infection.
• Conduct outbreak investigations.
• Train clinical facility leaders on the implementation of infection prevention practices.
• Investigate incidents of infections and report them to the appropriate person/department.
• Identify supplies required for infection prevention activities.
• Prevent and control infections on a 24-hour basis.
• Provide direction regarding the management of infectious patients/residents and other infection prevention issues.
• Direct infection control risk assessment in collaboration with the executive and clinical leadership teams.
• Develop and implement the annual infection prevention plan.
• Evaluate the annual plan for goal achievement in conjunction with the IPC.
• Conduct surveillance of infections.
• Direct and monitor audits regarding the implementation of and compliance with policies.
• Provide education and training.
• Liaise with clinical teams regarding the development of standards, audits, and research.
• Work with federal, state, and county departments of health regarding infectious and communicable disease reporting.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Current RN licensure.
• Current certification in Infection Control preferred.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• Post-acute care work experience (preferred).
• Depending on site-specific requirements, participation in COVID-19 testing procedures may be required.

EEO:

Avalon Health Care Management, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. For more information, please refer to the EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying.

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