Head Nurse - Infection Control jobs in Yakima, WA

Head Nurse - Infection Control directs nursing services activities for infection control. Supervises the implementation and maintenance of infection control policies and procedures as set forth by the infection control committee. Being a Head Nurse - Infection Control ensures isolation protocols are followed and that appropriate state and county organizations are notified of any reportable diseases. Prepares management reports as appropriate. Additionally, Head Nurse - Infection Control requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Infection Control manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Infection Control typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Infection Control Nurse - Temp
  • Willow Springs Care and Rehabilitation
  • Yakima, WA TEMPORARY,FULL_TIME
  • Must have an Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Washington state.

    Job Summary:

    The Infection Preventionist Control (IPC) is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting healthcare-associated infections. The IP collaborates with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies.

    Reports to: DON

    Responsibilities

    • Work cooperatively with the Administrator, Director of Nursing Services, and facility staff in assessing training needs and plan programs to meet these needs and regulatory requirements.
    • Write/update staff development policies, including absenteeism, completion and pass/fail requirements, history and physical and screening for criminal history.
    • Ensure all nursing assistants hired by the facility complete a certification program.
    • Prepare applications for staff development, orientation, in-service, Continuing Education and CNA Certification Training to appropriate agency as required and prepare renewal applications when applicable to appropriate agency.
    • Provide program change information to appropriate agency within time requirements.
    • Prepare/obtain and file lesson plans for all programs taught to facility employees.
    • Maintain a current schedule of all employees and outside instructors who may be in the facility doing clinical training.
    • Review all employees records for history and physical and criminal record screening.
    • Implement orientation program for all new employees beginning the first day of employment.
    • Confirm the validity of certificates and their good standing for all CNAs
    • Ensure all nursing assistants complete hours of required training during the required time period.
    • Complete an Orientation Skills Return Demonstration checklist on all new NAs and Care Specialists which indicates they are competent to perform all resident care tasks they will be assigned after the first 8 hours of employment. Provide skill training to new staff in any deficient area noted above before allowing the nursing assistant to perform the task with a resident.
    • Implement and review the facility’s infection prevention program.
    • Collect and analyze data related to infections and antibiotic usage, monitoring for trends and increasing resistance.
    • Resource for facility staff regarding infection prevention issues, including the management of infectious residents and other infection prevention concerns.

    Qualifications

    • Must be a qualified licensed RN or LPN/LVN in good standing and currently licensed by the State in which employed.
    • Two years of full time experience as a licensed nurse, at least one year of which must be in the provision of direct resident care in a nursing facility and within six (6) months of employment, and prior to teaching a certification program, the Director of Staff Development must obtain a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education in nursing courses in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing.
    • Completion of post-secondary education or otherwise able to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
    • Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.
    • Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
    • Must pass drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.

    Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (i.e.: CICO preferred) or attainment within 3 months after employment.

    Essential Skills:

    • Analytical
    • Problem solving
    • Collaboration
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to implement evidence-based guidelines
    • Conflict resolution
    • Program and project management
    • Expertise in data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation Leadership
    • Familiar with software technologies

    Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

    Pay: $38.00 - $50.00 per hour

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Weekends as needed

    Work Location: In person

  • 1 Month Ago

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Yakima, WA - Field Inspector - Insurance Loss Control
  • H & S Loss Control Inspections
  • Yakima, WA OTHER
  • Qualified Field Inspectors for Insurance Loss Control are needed in your area! Immediate placement available. Pay: We pay a competitive standard flat fee per case -based on customer as well as, inspec...
  • 9 Days Ago

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NP / Registered Nurse / Washington / Any / Family Nurse Practitioner or FNP Job
  • Nurse Job Board
  • Beverly, WA FULL_TIME
  • FNP NEEDED IN PACIFIC NORTHWESTFull time position Perform examinations on new and existing patients. Establish presumptive diagnoses, order appropriate studies and manage the patient's care as a membe...
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RN / Registered Nurse / Washington / Any / Family Nurse Practitioner Job
  • Nurse Job Board
  • Chelan, WA FULL_TIME
  • NURSE PRACTITIONER NEEDED FOR INTERNAL MEDICINE OPENING IN GORGEOUS PACIFIC NORTHWESTFull time day shift Perform examinations on new and existing patients. Establish presumptive diagnoses, order appro...
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RN / Registered Nurse / Washington / Any / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job
  • Nurse Job Board
  • Mansfield, WA FULL_TIME
  • PMHNP NEEDED AT TOP CENTRAL WASHINGTON HEALTH GROUPSupervising Psychiatrist with regular interaction, support and case consultation Active Mentor Program for successful team/program integration Full t...
  • 1 Day Ago

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NP / Registered Nurse / Washington / Any / Family Nurse Practitioner - FNP Job
  • Nurse Job Board
  • Palisades, WA FULL_TIME
  • TOP CLIENT IN WASHINGTON IN NEED OF HOSPITALIST NP/PAFull time day shift Perform examinations on new and existing patients. Establish presumptive diagnoses, order appropriate studies and manage the pa...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - $33HR - Night Shifts
  • Aveanna Healthcare
  • Yakima, WA
  • LPN needed for night shifts in Yakima. LPN Pay Rates: $33HR* *Case Specific Rate Only Qualified and interested candidate...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN) $45HR - Night Shifts
  • Aveanna Healthcare
  • Yakima, WA
  • RN needed for night shits in Yakima. RN Pay Rates: $45HR* *Case Specific Rate Only Qualified and interested candidates a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA
  • Good Samaritan Health Care Center
  • Yakima, WA
  • Come Join This Exceptional Team! $2.00 shift differential for Evening and $3.00 shift differential for NOC Shift Immedia...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vascular Nurse RN
  • COMMUNITY VASCULAR WASHINGTON
  • Yakima, WA
  • Job Description Job Description Vascular Nurse RN (Yakima, WA) Washington State has some of the highest rates per capita...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vascular Nurse
  • COMMUNITY VASCULAR WASHINGTON
  • Yakima, WA
  • Job Description Job Description Vascular Nurse RN (Yakima, WA) Washington State has some of the highest rates per capita...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse
  • Spectraforce Technologies Inc
  • Yakima, WA
  • Job Title: Registered Nurse, LPN, LVN Duration: Fulltime/Part-time/ Per diem Qualified and interested candidates apply t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse (LPN or RN)
  • Good Samaritan Health Care Center
  • Yakima, WA
  • Excellent Culture and Leadership! Weekend Baylor Shift (32 Hours) 16 hours Saturday and 16 hours Sunday (Day/Eve) $7,500...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dietary Aide
  • Good Samaritan Health Care Center
  • Yakima, WA
  • As a dietary aide, you will prepare food for residents and fill requests. You will also plate food, wash and sanitize di...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Yakima (/ˈjækɪmɑː/ or /ˈjækɪmə/) is a city in and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, and the state's eleventh-largest city by population. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 91,067 and a metropolitan population of 243,231. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima. Yakima is about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington. It is situated in the Yakima Valley, a productive agricultural region noted for apple, wine and hop production. As of 2011, the Yakima Valley produc...
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Income Estimation for Head Nurse - Infection Control jobs
$92,401 to $117,059
Yakima, Washington area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago