Infection Prevention RN

Company: Nursing Careers
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

There is a great opportunity for an Infection Control RN outside of Seattle at a very well-accredited acute-care facility. Apply now to join a wonderful team of Infection Preventionist's at a top tier organization. This is a 60+ bed community hospital, part of a larger organization that follows the Joint Commission Structure, while providing quality patient care 24/7. This is a beautifully modern space in a comfortable setting.
Infection Control RN reports directly to the Director of Quality while working side by side with other Infection Control RN's, Case Managers, and members of the Quality department. Stationed across all units to ensure there is a seize to any infectious agents, bacteria, or viruses, the RN will meet with staff members to regulate safety guidelines. The knowledge of health risks, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regulations, and The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), is crucial to be considered for this opportunity. This Infection Control RN will be meeting with the Antibiotic Stewardship Program to prevent these Healthcare-associated infections.
Duties for the Infection Control RN including, but aren't stopped at:

Gathering data to determine and prevent infectious disease in the facility
Meet with department staff consistently to ensure safety measure are met
Bring infection rates down being sure they do not rise
Enforcing CDC regulations for both staff and patient safety
Working with outside sources to determine treatment plans

This acute-care facility is stationed in a beautiful town outside of Seattle that is known for their great restaurants, fun activities, and an overall good atmosphere. This is an opportunity to be around a friendly community in and outside of work. They are offering a competitive base salary, as well as a strong benefits package to the Infection Control RN. Apply now for immediate consideration.

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