Infection Prevention Nurse

Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation -

Infection Prevention Nurse

M – F + on-call rotation

RN Preferred

Job Summary

Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center   is seeking a  Infection Preventionist (RN)  to join our clinical team and provide our residents with an exceptional care experience. The Infection Preventionist Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing and partners with the Medical Director to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.

Essential Position Duties :

Partners with the Medical Director develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action plan

Oversees the operations of the infection prevention, epidemiology and relevant safety programs

Accountable for surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections

Leads facility hygiene program to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, mitigate and control workplace conditions related to infection control and prevention

Participates in the national collaboratives and external reporting to CDC NHSN system, and other post-acute care specific quality organizations

Authority and responsibility for ensuring appropriate intervention and education occurs with staff, volunteers and medical staff when healthcare infection trends, outbreaks or non-compliance to infection control / OSHA are identified

Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and ensures that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues. Understands and complies with infection control, safety and OSHA procedures

Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements :

Must possess a current RN license. License must be in good standings.

Must have a minimum 1 year of experience as a supervisor in a healthcare setting.

Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

Benefit Highlights : Competitive Wages

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center

6220 S Alaska St, Tacoma, WA 98408, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.