Infection Control and Staff Development Nurse (RN)

We are hiring for a full-time exempt Infection Control and Staff Development Nurse (RN). This roles reports to the Director of Nursing (DNS) and is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a campus-wide (Rehab & Care Center and Supportive Housing) infection prevention and control program; and meeting all standards as defined by applicable CMS, DSHS, Washington State, and King County Department of Health rules and regulations. This position is also responsible for overall quality control and nursing staffing training and development.

As part of the nursing leadership team, this role is expected to work four days on weekday and one day on weekend.

Role And Responsibilities

Infection Control responsibilities

• Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.
• Establishes campus-wide systems for the prevention, identification, investigation, reporting, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.
• Develops and implements written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.
• Oversees the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program.
• Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and safety practices during IV therapy and injection).
• Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility’s annual facility assessment review process.
• Reviews and/or revises the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections.
• Collaborates with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety. (I.e. employee health; environmental services related infection control needs)
• Provides education (I.e. in-service, staff competency check) related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate).
• Leads the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develops action plans to address opportunities for improvement.
• Ensures DOH, DSHS, and public health are notified of reportable diseases.
  
  

Staff Development Responsibilities

• Participates in the completion of the facility assessment at least annually for determining the knowledge and skills required among staff to meet residents’ needs.
• Identifies and prioritize the facility’s educational needs through the completion of an educational need’s assessment, based on the facility assessment.
• Develops, schedules, and directs refresher training, as necessary, for all personnel. Tracks attendance/completion of training to ensure that all required training is received by all personnel in a timely manner.
• Reviews educational content to ensure the information reflects current standards of practice and facility policies and procedures. Develops or revises content as needed. Utilizes outside resources for content development, such as consultants, content experts, or electronic learning systems.
• Schedules trainings with flexibility to ensure limited disruption of resident care, and ample opportunity for staff to attend. Posts notices of trainings in advance.
• Maintains all training records, reports, instructional materials, and speaker qualifications related to each educational program.
• Provides opportunities for staff to obtain continuing education credits for maintaining certifications/licensure. Maintains all documentation related to continuing education.
• Maintains attendance records and individual training records in accordance with facility policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a RN in Washington state.
• A minimum of three years of nursing experience.
• Understands CMS regulations, infection control protocols, and the clinical environment of a skilled nursing facility.
• Completion of specialized/equivalent training on infection prevention and control within three months.
• Good communication, organization and computer skills.
• Able to work well with a diverse population.
• Good English written and verbal communication skills a must; a secondary conversational Asian language is preferred.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay: $97,760 - $114,400 annually depending on experiences
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans (Full time eligible)
• Life insurance (Full time eligible)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 7 days paid holidays are included in paid vacations
• Paid vacations: 2.62 hours for every 40 hours worked (Full time eligible)
• Paid sick leave: 1.24 hours for every 40 hours worked
• Discounts on meals
• Free parking
  
  

Work Environment

The role resides primarily inside a temperature controlled facility with occasional outside travel as need arises. Frequent full range of motion used such as standing, sitting, walking, lifting, manual dexterity, computer use, and exposure to common risks & conditions found in healthcare facilities such as blood, bodily fluids, IV equipment, various machines & monitoring devices, and wheelchairs.