Infection Preventionist/Staff Development Coordinator RN - Avamere Sunnyside

Job description

Infection Preventionist Shift Type: Full-Time: Hours: Day, Monday-Friday: Location: Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside - 4515 Sunnyside Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302 Responsibilities: Qualifications: Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify #clinical95 - Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities. - Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions. - Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct problem areas. - Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids. - Serve on, participate in, and attend Infection Control Committee meetings. - Develop and implement a practical system of detecting, evaluating, recording, and reporting infections that originate with facility personnel. -...