Rockwood Retirement Communities is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Infection Preventionist/Staff Development Registered Nurse (RN) to join our South Hill healthcare team. This vital role combines expertise in infection control with staff education to promote a safe, compliant, and high-quality care environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical experience, with a strong foundation in infectious disease management, epidemiology, and healthcare regulations. As an Infection Preventionist/Staff Development RN, you will lead efforts to prevent infections, ensure compliance with safety standards, and foster continuous staff development through education and training initiatives. Do you enjoy researching, training, collaborating and leading a specialized area? If so, our Infection Preventionist position might be the perfect career opportunity for you! If interested and qualified, please don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Apply today!
Pay Range: $49.00 – $53.00 per hour DOE
- Schedule: Monday-Friday (Flexible hours!)
- + 3k Retention bonus: Contingent on full time schedule (30 hours or more)
- + $3.00 shift differential for Evening and/or Night Shift
- +$5.00 per diem (option available for full-time RN) – May elect to receive per diem rate in lieu of receiving benefits
Infection Preventionist Duties:
- Oversee the facility’s Infection Control Program in compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, and state regulations.
- Participates in the national collaborative and external reporting to CDC NHSN system, and other post-acute-care specific quality organizations.
- Track and trend infections, identify patterns, and implement control measures.
- Chair the Infection Control Committee and lead outbreak investigations and reporting.
- Serve as liaison to local and state health departments regarding infection trends and reportable diseases.
- Observe staff compliance with infection control policies (e.g. hand hygiene, PPE, isolation protocols).
- Educate staff on emerging infection trends, updated guidelines, and best practices.
- Maintain accurate documentation, surveillance logs, and infection control audits.
- Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and ensures that the campus leaders are informed of appropriate issues. Understands, complies with and directs efforts that ensure compliance with infection control, safety and OSHA/CMS procedures and regulations.
- Support employee health activities, including vaccinations and TB testing.
Staff Development Coordinator Duties
- Develop and coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new and returning staff.
- Conduct competency evaluations for clinical team members and track completion of annual assessments.
- Deliver engaging in-service education sessions based on identified needs and compliance requirements.
- Maintain monthly and annual training calendars for licensed and non-licensed personnel.
- Provide hands-on training, classroom instruction, and on-the-job coaching as needed.
- Assist with certification programs and continuing education requirements.
- Collaborate with department heads to address staff performance through targeted education.
- Aid in coordinating CPR training and maintain related certifications and documentation
Requirements:
- Current Washington State RN license
- Bachelor of Science (BSN)
- Has special training in Infection Prevention & Control from an accredited Continuing Education (or willing to obtain within the first 6 months)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- 3+ years’ experience in Long Term Care
- Strong Critical Thinking Skills
Rockwood Retirement Communities, operating two Life Plan Communities in Spokane, WA, is one of the only mission – driven, locally owned, non-profit retirement home providers in the Inland Northwest. We have served Spokane seniors since 1960 with a mission of providing lifelong vitality and independence to our residents. Our residents’ wellbeing is at the heart of all decision making at Rockwood.
Benefits:
All employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours a week, and have completed our waiting period of employment are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Wellworks Wellness Program [participation results in discounted monthly insurance premiums]
- Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (LifeMatters EAP)
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 403(b) with match and no waiting period to begin deferrals
- 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays Per Calendar Year
- Holiday Pay
- Group Life Term Insurance and AD&D (Emp., spouse and child(ren) -Employer Paid
- Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
- Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, Pet Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and Military Leave
- Years of Service Bonus
- Rockwood Retirement Residents’ Foundation Funds for employees (e.g., Employee Assistance Fund, Employee Tuition Assistance, Employee Scholarship Fund)
Additional perks include:
- Free soup and discounted meal prices [Coffee shop on site!]
- Food Pantry – free to all team members in need
- Employee Bus Pass Program – Deep discount
- Verizon Employee Discount
- Free Notary Service
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Free access to our fitness facilities and a Plus One Program
- Spokane Fitness Center membership – Deep discount
- Free parking
- Holiday celebrations
- Employee Appreciation Events/Gifts
- Employee Appreciation Award Cards
- Employee Newsletter with monthly game/prize
- Listening sessions to encourage and celebrate new ideas
- Employee Referral Programs
- Free Flu Shot
- Free Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Encourage promotion from within
Environment:
Fair, fun, kind, caring, safe, diverse, family-like atmosphere
