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
Job description:
Rockwood Retirement Communities is looking for a highly professional Registered Nurse to fill our South Hill Campus. This position Performs professional and administrative work overseeing and coordinating the federally mandated resident assessment and care plan process for the facility, ensuring federally mandated time frames for data gathering, care plan development and computerized transmission of the data are met.
Job Shift:
- Part-time: Evening shift
- On call
Pay Range: $46 – $51.51 per hour DOE
- + Shift Differential for Evening and/or Night Shift
- + Pay in lieu of benefits (for Full-time status, only)
- + Retention Bonus (for Full-time status, only)
Job Functions:
- Provides necessary oversight, follows up and communicates all essential information with MDS team and DNS to ensure accurate timely MDS reports.
- Performs ongoing evaluation and case management from pre-admission authorization through discharge to ensure appropriate financial coverage and reimbursement levels for each resident.
- Coordinates completion of MDS assessments and CAAS and assists as needed.
- Transmits completed MDS in a timely manner.
- Facilitates and monitors the accurate and timely collection of data from professional staff.
Requirements:
- Current Washington State RN License
- Current BLS or CPR/AED/First Aid Card
- Current Food Handlers Certificate
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal development skills
- MDS Certification, preferred
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 & TruHear Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave and Vacation – available after 90-days of service
- 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays per calendar year after 90-days of service
- Holiday pay
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(B) with match and no waiting period to begin deferrals
- Group Life Insurance & AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
- Critical Illness
- Critical Accident
- Identity Theft Protection Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, Pet Bereavement, Personal Leave, Family Leave, and Military Leave
Additional perks include:
- Free soup and discounted meal prices
- Food Pantry, Free/Discreet
- Employee Financial Assistance Fund (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Continuing Education Scholarships (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Job Shadowing opportunities
- Employee Bus Pass Program – Deep discount
- Free Fitness Center access for employees and a guest on campus
- Employee Health and Wellness Program [participation results in discounted monthly insurance premiums]
- Payroll deductions for coffee and meals at our restaurants
- Ability to purchase discounted Premiere Movie Passes
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Years of Service Celebrations and Awards
- Referral Programs
- Free Flu Shot
- Free Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Free parking
- Open Door Philosophy
- Encourage and support promotions from within
- On demand pay accessible as soon as you earn it through hours worked
Environment: Fair, fun, kind, caring, safe, diverse, family-like atmosphere, collaborative. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional care!
Newly hired NACs will be immediately eligible for Rockwood pay incentive plan.
Rockwood at Whitworth is looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our residents and their families. Nursing Assistants will be responsible for offering a quality-of-life services.
Shift Type: On-call
Pay Range: $22.50-$24.44 per hour DOE & Certification
- + Shift differential for Evening and/or Night Shift
- + Differential in lieu of benefits
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- ADLs (activities of daily living such as dressing, toileting, nail, and oral care)
- Assists with the feeding of residents.
- Measuring and recording intake and output.
- Weigh residents.
- Assists in turning and positioning residents.
- Proper transfer techniques.
- Protects the organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment.
- Helps keep residents’ rooms clean and supplied.
Required Skills and Experience
- Must be a Certified CNA, proof of active license.
- Non-expired CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate
- Non-expired Food Handlers Card
Benefits
All employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours a week, and who have completed our waiting period of employment are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision & TruHear Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave and Vacation – available after 90-days of service
- 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays per calendar year after 90-days of service
- Holiday pay
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(B) with match and no waiting period to begin deferrals
- Group Life Insurance & AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
- Critical Illness
- Critical Accident
- Identity Theft Protection Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, Pet Bereavement, Personal Leave, Family Leave, and Military Leave
Additional perks include:
- Free soup and discounted meal prices
- Food Pantry, Free/Discreet
- Employee Financial Assistance Fund (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Continuing Education Scholarships (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Job Shadowing opportunities
- Sponsorship opportunities for Nursing Assistant Certification
- Employee Bus Pass Program – Deep discount
- Free Fitness Center access for employees and a guest on campus
- Employee Health and Wellness Program [participation results in discounted monthly insurance premiums]
- Payroll deductions for coffee and meals at our restaurants
- Ability to purchase discounted Premiere Movie Passes
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Years of Service Celebrations and Awards
- Referral Programs
- Free Flu Shot
- Free Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Free parking
- Open Door Philosophy
- Encourage and support promotions from within
- On demand pay accessible as soon as you earn it through hours worked
Environment: Fair, fun, kind, caring, safe, diverse, family-like atmosphere, collaborative
Newly hired NACs will be immediately eligible for Rockwood pay incentive plan.
Rockwood South Hill is looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our residents and their families. Nursing Assistants will be responsible for offering a quality-of-life services.
Pay Range: $22.50-$24.44 per hour DOE & Certification
- + Shift differential for Evening and/or Night Shift
- + Differential in lieu of benefits
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- ADLs (activities of daily living such as dressing, toileting, nail, and oral care)
- Assists with the feeding of residents.
- Measuring and recording intake and output.
- Weigh residents.
- Assists in turning and positioning residents.
- Proper transfer techniques.
- Protects the organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment.
- Helps keep residents’ rooms clean and supplied.
Required Skills and Experience
- Must be a Certified CNA, proof of active license.
- Non-expired CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate
- Non-expired Food Handlers Card
Benefits
All employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours a week, and who have completed our waiting period of employment are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision & TruHear Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave and Vacation – available after 90-days of service
- 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays per calendar year after 90-days of service
- Holiday pay
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(B) with match and no waiting period to begin deferrals
- Group Life Insurance & AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
- Critical Illness
- Critical Accident
- Identity Theft Protection Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, Pet Bereavement, Personal Leave, Family Leave, and Military Leave
Additional perks include:
- Free soup and discounted meal prices
- Food Pantry, Free/Discreet
- Employee Financial Assistance Fund (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Continuing Education Scholarships (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Job Shadowing opportunities
- Sponsorship opportunities for Nursing Assistant Certification
- Employee Bus Pass Program – Deep discount
- Free Fitness Center access for employees and a guest on campus
- Employee Health and Wellness Program [participation results in discounted monthly insurance premiums]
- Payroll deductions for coffee and meals at our restaurants
- Ability to purchase discounted Premiere Movie Passes
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Years of Service Celebrations and Awards
- Referral Programs
- Free Flu Shot
- Free Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Free parking
- Open Door Philosophy
- Encourage and support promotions from within
- On demand pay accessible as soon as you earn it through hours worked
Environment: Fair, fun, kind, caring, safe, diverse, family-like atmosphere, collaborative
$3500 Retention Bonus for F/T Applicants Only!!!
Rockwood Retirement Communities is looking to hire RNs for our Whitworth Campus. Join us in our amazing work environment where we focus on providing the highest quality of care to our Assisted Living & Memory Care Residents. We offer a positive, upbeat work environment where all clinical team members work together for the good of our residents.
Pay Range: $46 – $51.51 per hour DOE
- + Shift differential for Evening and/or Night Shift
- + Differential in lieu of benefits
Available Shift: P/T or On-call
Responsibilities
- Licensed Nurse who provides safe, competent, quality care.
- Complete medication pass, resident care, and proper nurse charting/documentation.
- Nursing assessments are based on interviews, examinations, observations, and reviews of records of our residents.
- Nursing actions are consistent with the care plan and medical regimen.
- Coordinates resident care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning, and directs/delegates appropriately health care team members.
- Oversees the care staff and helps them in making educated care decisions.
- Enjoy being part of a team, as this position will work closely with a team of nursing assistants and other interdisciplinary team members assuring our residents are receiving the best of care and customer service.
Required Skills and Experience
- Current Washington State RN/LPN License
- Current BLS or CPR/AED/First Aid Card
- Current Food Handlers Certificate
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 & TruHear Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave and Vacation – available after 90-days of service
- 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays per calendar year after 90-days of service
- Holiday pay
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(B) with match and no waiting period to begin deferrals
- Group Life Insurance & AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
- Critical Illness
- Critical Accident
- Identity Theft Protection Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, Pet Bereavement, Personal Leave, Family Leave, and Military Leave
Additional perks include:
- Free soup and discounted meal prices
- Food Pantry, Free/Discreet
- Employee Financial Assistance Fund (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Continuing Education Scholarships (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Job Shadowing opportunities
- Employee Bus Pass Program – Deep discount
- Free Fitness Center access for employees and a guest on campus
- Employee Health and Wellness Program [participation results in discounted monthly insurance premiums]
- Payroll deductions for coffee and meals at our restaurants
- Ability to purchase discounted Premiere Movie Passes
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Years of Service Celebrations and Awards
- Referral Programs
- Free Flu Shot
- Free Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Free parking
- Open Door Philosophy
- Encourage and support promotions from within
- On demand pay accessible as soon as you earn it through hours worked
Environment: Fair, fun, kind, caring, safe, diverse, family-like atmosphere, collaborative
$3500 Retention Bonus for F/T Applicants Only!!!
Rockwood Retirement Communities is looking to hire LPNs for our Whitworth Campus. Join us in our amazing work environment where we focus on providing the highest quality of care to our Assisted Living & Memory Care Residents. We offer a positive, upbeat work environment where all clinical team members work together for the good of our residents.
Pay Range: $35 – $39.19 per hour
- + Shift differential for Evening and/or Night Shift
- + Differential in lieu of benefits
Available Shift: P/T or On-call
Responsibilities
- Licensed Nurse who provides safe, competent, quality care.
- Complete medication pass, resident care, and proper nurse charting/documentation.
- Nursing assessments are based on interviews, examinations, observations, and reviews of records of our residents.
- Nursing actions are consistent with the care plan and medical regimen.
- Coordinates resident care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning, and directs/delegates appropriately health care team members.
- Oversees the care staff and helps them in making educated care decisions.
- Enjoy being part of a team, as this position will work closely with a team of nursing assistants and other interdisciplinary team members assuring our residents are receiving the best of care and customer service.
Required Skills and Experience
- Current Washington State LPN License
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 & TruHear Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave and Vacation – available after 90-days of service
- 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays per calendar year after 90-days of service
- Holiday pay
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(B) with match and no waiting period to begin deferrals
- Group Life Insurance & AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
- Critical Illness
- Critical Accident
- Identity Theft Protection Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, Pet Bereavement, Personal Leave, Family Leave, and Military Leave
Additional perks include:
- Free soup and discounted meal prices
- Food Pantry, Free/Discreet
- Employee Financial Assistance Fund (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Continuing Education Scholarships (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Job Shadowing opportunities
- Sponsorship opportunities for Nursing Assistant Certification
- Employee Bus Pass Program – Deep discount
- Free Fitness Center access for employees and a guest on campus
- Employee Health and Wellness Program [participation results in discounted monthly insurance premiums]
- Payroll deductions for coffee and meals at our restaurants
- Ability to purchase discounted Premiere Movie Passes
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Years of Service Celebrations and Awards
- Referral Programs
- Free Flu Shot
- Free Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Free parking
- Open Door Philosophy
- Encourage and support promotions from within
- On demand pay accessible as soon as you earn it through hours worked
Environment: Fair, fun, kind, caring, safe, diverse, family-like atmosphere, collaborative
