Admission and Infection Prevention (IP) Nurse

Job Title: Admission and Infection Prevention (IP) Nurse

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Director of Nursing (DON)

FLSA Status: Hourly; on call rotation about one weekend a month

Pay Range: $45.00 - $55.00/HR DOE (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Location: Spokane Falls Care , 6021 N. Lidgerwood, Spokane, WA 99208

About Us

We're going our clinical team! At Spokane Falls Care (a Caldera Care facility), we are dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels like home. Our building is newly remodeled, new management, and offer set schedules. Our commitment to our residents is exemplified by our team of compassionate employees. We take pride in providing top-notch care, delivering the highest standards of excellence. When a loved one comes to our facility, they will be well cared for, will feel heard, and will know that they matter. We strongly believe that the key to this is through our incredible staff! Come join our amazing team!

Position Summary

The Admission and Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for coordinating all resident admissions, readmissions, and transfers while ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control standards. This position works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to provide safe resident transitions, reduce infection risks, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Admission Nurse Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all new admissions, readmissions, and transfers.
• Complete admission assessments and required nursing documentation.
• Ensure physician orders are accurately transcribed and implemented upon admission.
• Verify medications, treatments, allergies, diagnoses, and code status.
• Coordinate completion of admission paperwork and obtain required consents.
• Orient residents and families to facility services, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with therapy, social services, dietary, activities, and other departments to ensure smooth transitions.

Infection Prevention Nurse Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Conduct infection surveillance and track healthcare-associated infections.
• Investigate outbreaks and implement control measures as necessary.
• Monitor, track, and report communicable diseases according to regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine infection control rounds and audits.
• Provide staff education on infection prevention practices, hand hygiene, PPE use, isolation precautions, and outbreak management.
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Review laboratory reports, cultures, and antibiotic usage trends.
• Collaborate with medical providers, pharmacy, and public health agencies.
• Maintain required infection logs and prepare reports for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings.
• Assist with implementation of vaccination programs and immunization tracking.
• Develop and update infection control policies and procedures as regulations change.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

• Participate in QAPI activities and performance improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, state, and local infection control requirements.
• Assist with survey preparation and responses to regulatory agencies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Leadership and Communication

• Serve as a resource for infection prevention and admission-related questions.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and staff.
• Promote a culture of safety and infection prevention throughout the facility.
• Assist nursing leadership with special projects and assigned duties.

Performance Expectations

• Timely and accurate completion of admission documentation.
• Compliance with infection prevention regulations and facility policies.
• Reduction and prevention of facility-acquired infections.
• Effective communication with residents, families, and healthcare partners.
• Positive survey outcomes related to admissions and infection prevention programs.
• Demonstrates professional, respectful, and effective collaboration with all members of the interdisciplinary team.

Must have

• Current Washington LPN or RN license without any enforcement action

Caldera Cares for you!

• Competitive pay scale
• Full benefits package - Medical, Dental, and Vision (offered to full-time only)
• 401k (offered to both full & part-time)
• Life and Disability Insurance (offered to both full & part-time)
• Paid Time Off (offered to full-time only)
• Paid Sick Time (offered to both full & part-time)

Grow with Caldera

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Clinical Scholarships
• Continued Education
• Leadership Training
• Scholarship Programs

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles at Spokane Falls Care varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by state and local law, Spokane Falls Care provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Spokane Falls Care expects to pay for roles they may be hired in Washington, as stated below:

Pay Range: $45.00 - $55.00/HR DOE