IP Nurse/Staff Dev. FT + On Call Rotation

Highland Health and Rehabilitation • Bellingham, WA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Location: Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday + On Call Rotation We are seeking a detail-oriented Infection Prevention Nurse/Staff Development Nurse (LPN or RN) to oversee and maintain our Infection Prevention and Control Program in our 44-bed skilled nursing facility. This role will also support staff development, clinical education, and employee health functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Current LPN or RN license in good standing
• All employees must meet state background check requirements prior to resident contact.
• Graduate of an accredited RN school of nursing; BSN degree preferred.
• License as a RN in state employed.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current with state Continuing Education (CE) requirements.
• Three (3) years of nursing experience, of which one (1) year was in a long-term care environment.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred
• Infection prevention experience preferred (certification a plus)
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Valid CPR teaching certificate preferred.
• Certified Infection Control Nurse preferred.
• One (1) year experience as an instructor preferred.
• One (1) year acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the facility Infection Control Program
• Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, trending, and outbreak management
• Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, and state regulations
• Provide infection control education and monitor staff adherence to best practices
• Chair Infection Control Committee and report data to QAPI
• Support staff education, competency validation, and clinical orientation (as assigned)
• Assist with employee health requirements including TB screening, flu vaccination tracking, and illness monitoring

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level