At Oregon City Health Care Center, we foster a fun and loving environment where spending time at the center is like joining a group of life-long friends for coffee. The laughter spills over into the hallways, the appreciation for one another rings in every word you hear, and the commitment to the future is evident in every heart.
Dedicated teams of caregivers strive every day to positively influence the lives of each resident, helping strengthen their independent as much as possible. Our inter-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and health care experts provide a full range of health care services.
Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing + post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.
Prestige is excited to offer a great medical plan with low monthly premiums for Full Time (32 hr+) Oregon Skilled Nursing Center employees and dependents!
Oregon SNF Union Employees:
- Employee Only: $35/month
- Employee & Spouse: $70/month
- Employee & Family: $105/month
Oregon SNF Non-Union Employees:
- Employee Only: $75/month
- Employee & Spouse: $200/month
- Employee & Family: $300/month
Our comprehensive benefit package includes:
- A choice of health plans – Kaiser Permanente or Regence BlueCross BlueShield
- Coverage begins the first of the month after start date
- Preventative care covered at 100% /Generic Rx covered at 100%/Office Visit Co-pay $20
- Vision - VSP/Dental - Delta
- Employer paid Life and AD&D
- 401k w/company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off Program/Paid holidays
- Annual wage increases
- Scholarship/Tuition reimbursement
The Infection Preventionist is responsible to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and in partnership with the Administrator and Central Support clinical team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards of practice relevant to infection prevention and control.
- Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, coordinates, and directs the center’s infection control program
- Coordinates and monitors compliance with current CMS, CDC, OSHA, and local regulations, guidelines, and standards of practice concerning infection control and facilitates related training and education programs.
- Coordinates and maintains team member and resident health programs including coordination of immunization and vaccination program.
- Facilitates regular review of the infection control program and interprets infection control policies and procedures as necessary.
- Leads the Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee. Reports on infection control trends and makes recommendations to the Center Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement committee.
- Reviews and analyzes infectious disease reports and diagnostics. Confirms completion of all appropriate follow up, intervention, documentation, and reporting associated with infections occurring among residents and team members.
- Tracks and trends infection occurrences and rates. Prepares summaries of infection data, with written and oral reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and regional leadership.
Education & Experience you need to qualify:
- You need to have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
- You must have an unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience in acute or long-term care.
- One year in a supervisory or management position with experience with staff development, training and scheduling preferred. Individual must be a team player, well organized, and flexible.
EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED
Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person