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Avalon Health Care Group

Infection Preventionist LPN

Avalon Health Care Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Infection Preventionist Location: Avalon Care Center Yakima. Hourly rate: $44.00–$47.09. Sign‑on bonus: $5,000. Employment type: full‑time (eligible for benefits) or part‑time (limited benefits).

Job Summary Promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles, works as part of the clinical leadership team, and is accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases among patients, staff, visitors, and the community.

Responsibilities

Collects infection data and maintains records for each case of healthcare‑associated infection.

Conducts outbreak investigations.

Trains clinical facility leaders on implementation of infection prevention practices.

Investigates incidents of infections, reports such incidents to the appropriate person/department, and identifies supplies required for infection prevention activities.

Prevents and controls infection on a 24-hour basis.

Provides direction regarding the management of infectious patients/residents.

Directs the infection control risk assessment in conjunction with the executive and clinical leadership teams.

Develops and implements the annual infection prevention plan.

Evaluates the annual plan for goal achievement in conjunction with the IPC.

Conducts surveillance of infections.

Directs and monitors audits regarding the implementation of and compliance with policies.

Provides education and training.

Liaises with clinical teams regarding the development of standards, audits, and research.

Works with federal, state, and county departments of health regarding infectious and communicable disease reporting.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience

Current LPN licensure.

Preferred Education and Experience

Current certification in Infection Control preferred.

Bachelor's degree.

Post‑acute care work experience.

Benefits (Full‑time Eligibility)

401(k)

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability

Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity

Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

Benefits (Part‑time Eligibility)

401(k)

Medical insurance: not eligible.

All other benefits above: not eligible.

EEO Statement Avalon Health Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you believe this posting does not comply with WA law, send notice to

Legal@avalonhealthcare.com .

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