Infection Prevention & Staff Development Coordinator
About The Position
Mountain View Post Acute is seeking an Infection Prevention & Staff Development Coordinator to lead and coordinate the facility’s infection prevention and control program and develop employee orientation and training. The role works closely with the Director of Nursing, department leaders, employees, residents, and healthcare professionals to promote quality care, regulatory compliance, and a strong culture of safety. The position also provides clinical and compliance support, maintains infection-control and training documentation, and reports recommendations to the Director of Nursing and appropriate committees.
Requirements
- Current, active, and unencumbered LPN or RN license in Washington State.
- Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
- Knowledge of infection prevention, epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong communication, organization, teaching, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to effectively educate and work with employees across multiple departments.
- Commitment to maintaining required continuing education and good standing with the Washington State Board of Nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care.
- APIC certification in infection control.
- Knowledge and experience with PCC.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the facility’s infection prevention and control program.
- Monitor compliance with CDC, OSHA, state, and facility infection-control requirements.
- Conduct rounds and monitor hand hygiene, aseptic technique, standard or universal precautions, and isolation practices.
- Track, investigate, document, and report resident and employee infections and communicable diseases.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership and the Infection Control Committee on infection trends, corrective actions, and prevention strategies.
- Support TB management, bloodborne pathogen prevention, employee health, and exposure follow-up.
- Assist departments with infection-prevention practices related to cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, laundry, waste disposal, and environmental safety.
- Participate in facility surveys and inspections as needed.
- Develop, coordinate, and maintain orientation and training programs for new and existing employees.
- Educate staff on infection prevention, OSHA, CDC guidelines, bloodborne pathogens, TB management, hand hygiene, and other required topics.
- Collaborate with department leaders to identify training needs and support ongoing staff competency.
- Assist with annual and required in-service education programs.
- Promote continuous learning, accountability, and quality improvement.
- Provide consultation and clinical support regarding residents requiring isolation or infection-control precautions.
- Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration as needed.
- Maintain accurate infection-control, training, and employee-education documentation.
- Provide reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing and appropriate committees.
- Support compliance with applicable regulations, facility policies, and standards of practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
