We are Regency Care of Central Oregon, a skilled nursing community centrally located in beautiful Bend, OR. We are looking for caring & compassionate individuals to join our team.
The RN/LPN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community-Acquired Infections (CAI) in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Collects prepare and analyzes HAI data. Presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. Monitors Employee compliance with infection control standards through the use of barriers and infection prevention measures. Prepares and presents education for the staff, residents, and families. Serves as a resource to all departments and personnel.
Position Requirements:
- Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and ensures leaders are informed of appropriate issues.
- Investigate suspected outbreaks.
- RN/LPN license in the state applying and be in good standing
- Attend departmental and all-staff in-services and continuing education programs
- To protect the health and safety of our residents and staff and in orderto comply with government mandates, we require our employees to be fullyvaccinated against Covid-19. Accommodations/exemptions may be available formedical and sincerely held religious beliefs.
An Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)