# Staff Development / Infection Preventionist RN - SNF Avamere Oregon City

**Company:** [Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/jNp9oBLwcK3ZX42J5iNBNC.md)
**Location:** Oregon City, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** Avamere Rehab of Oregon City

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## Description

**Infection Preventionist RN**

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Days, (shares on-call rotation with other nurse managers

Location: Avamere Rehab of Oregon City, 1400 Division St, Oregon City, OR 97045

**Apply at** [**www.TeamAvamere.com**](https://teamavamere.com/)

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.

## Requirements

-   Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
-   Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state, BSN preferred.
-   Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
-   Prefer experience in long term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and or critical care clinical setting.
-   Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
-   Strong leadership and communication skills.
-   Abilit to design and deliver effective training programs.
-   Knowledge of CMS, State and Federal regulations and compliance requirements.
-   Excellent organizational and time management skills.
-   Certified Infection Preventionist (CIC) preferred credential. 
-   Thorough understanding of infection control principles and practices, including transmission routes and standard precautions. 
-   Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to effectively educate and collaborate with staff at all levels.

## Benefits

**At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:**

-   Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
-   401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.  
-   Paid Time Off (PTO):  Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
-   EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
-   Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
-   Generous employee referral bonus program.
-   Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA:  Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
-   Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
-   Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.   

_Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify._