Infection Prevention Control Nurse

Position:
Infection Prevention Control Registered Nurse, Day-Shift

Company:
Othello Community Hospital

Compensation:
$40.57 – $98.81/hour

Location:
United States, Othello, Washington

Employment type:
Full Time

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Short Summary:
Othello Community Hospital is seeking a dedicated and motivated Day-Shift Registered Nurse (RN) to lead the Infection Prevention Control Program, focusing on patient safety, quality improvement, and staff education.

Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the hospital's Infection Prevention and Control Program.
- Develop, review, and update infection prevention policies and procedures.
- Conduct infection surveillance, monitoring, and reporting.
- Lead infection prevention initiatives and quality improvement activities.
- Provide education and training to hospital staff on infection prevention practices.
- Serve as the hospital's resource for infection prevention questions and regulatory guidance.
- Attend internal committee meetings and represent the hospital at external infection prevention meetings as needed.
- Collaborate with employees, leadership, and clinical departments to ensure compliance with applicable infection prevention standards and regulations.
- Maintain documentation and reports related to infection prevention activities.
- Analyze infection data and prepare reports.
- Investigate outbreaks.
- Collaborate with employee health and quality departments.
- Participate in accreditation surveys.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirement:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Previous experience in infection prevention is preferred but not required.
- Certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.

Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, EIB, 403b Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, and EAP.