Infection Prevention Registered Nurse
About The Position
Pullman Regional is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Infection Control RN to join their small rural hospital team. The successful candidate will lead infection prevention and control efforts, ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role involves developing and implementing infection control policies, conducting surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), identifying and investigating outbreaks, collaborating with departments, providing staff education, maintaining records, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and staying updated on regulations and best practices.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in the state of Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in infection control, epidemiology, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of infection control laws, regulations, and guidelines (CDC, CMS, etc.).
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or similar.
- Familiarity with hospital policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain infection control policies and procedures.
- Conduct surveillance and monitoring for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- Identify and investigate potential outbreaks and clusters.
- Collaborate with hospital departments to ensure compliance with infection control guidelines.
- Provide education and training to staff on infection control practices.
- Maintain accurate records and reports, including infection control data and metrics.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to reduce HAIs.
- Stay up-to-date with changing regulations, guidelines, and best practices in infection control.
Benefits
- Medical/Vision
- Dental
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Leave Time
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
- Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
- Services Discount
- EAP Resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
