Infection Preventionist RN - SNF Avamere Clackamas

Infection Preventionist RN

Status: Part-Time, 20 hours/week

Schedule: Day Shift

Location: Avamere Rehab of Clackamas, 220 E Hereford St, Gladstone, OR 97027

Job Summary

The Infection Preventionist responsibility is to develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs, educate staff, and investigate outbreaks to minimize healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and promote a safe environment for residents and staff

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

Surveillance and Outbreak Management:

• Actively monitor infection trends by collecting and analyzing data on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Investigate suspected outbreaks of infectious diseases, including rapid response to potential cases.
• Implement appropriate control measures to contain outbreaks, such as isolation and cohorting procedures.

Staff Education and Training:

• Provide ongoing infection prevention training for all staff members, including direct care staff, nurses, and administrative personnel.
• Conduct in-service programs on proper hand hygiene, PPE usage, standard precautions, and transmission-based precautions.
• Assess staff competency related to infection control practices.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Conduct regular facility inspections to ensure adherence to infection prevention protocols.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements regarding infection control practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistency in infection prevention practices across the facility.

Collaboration and Communication:

Work closely with the nursing staff, medical director, and administrative team to address infection control concerns.

Communicate infection prevention updates and relevant information to staff members and residents/families.

Participate in local and state infection control networks to stay current on best practices.