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Infection Preventionist/Development LPN
Job in
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, 98227, USA
Listed on 2026-01-20
Listing for:
Avalon Health Care Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Infection Control, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Avalon Care Center Bellingham is now hiring an Infection Preventionist/Director of Staff Development to join our outstanding team!
Wage: $44.50 - $49.05/hr
Full-time Are Eligible For- 401K
- 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.
Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.
ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Collects infection data, 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 and reports such incidents to the appropriate person/department, and identifies supplies required for infection prevention activities
- Responsible for the following:
- The prevention and control of infection on a 24-hour basis
- Providing direction regarding the management of infectious patients/residents and other infection prevention issues
- Directing the infection control risk assessment in conjunction with the executive and clinical leadership teams
- Developing and implementing the annual infection prevention plan
- Evaluating the annual plan for goal achievement in conjunction with the IPC
- Conducting surveillance of infections
- Directing and monitoring audits regarding the implementation of and compliance with policies
- Providing education and training
- Liaise with clinical teams regarding the development of standards, audits, and research
- Works with the federal, state and county departments of health regarding infectious and communicable disease reporting
Education and Experience
- Current LPN licensure
- Current certification in Infection Control preferred
- Bachelors degree
- Post‑acute care work experience
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