Infection Preventionist/Staff Development RN

About the role

At Avalon Care Center Bellingham, you'll have the opportunity to serve as a key clinical leader at a facility committed to exceptional resident care, employee development, and quality outcomes. In this dual leadership role, you'll help protect resident health through infection prevention while supporting the growth and success of our caregiving team through education and staff development. Avalon Care Center Bellingham is a CMS 5‑Star rated facility that operates on five core values: Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. You'll join a team that values clinical excellence, leadership, and compassionate care while helping residents thrive and supporting the development of future healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention and control efforts throughout the facility
• Monitor, track, and investigate infections and potential outbreaks
• Provide education and training to staff on infection prevention practices
• Conduct audits and support compliance with infection control standards
• Coordinate staff education, onboarding, and ongoing training programs
• Collaborate with clinical teams to improve resident safety and outcomes

Requirements

• Current Washington RN license (or NLC‑eligible)
• Current Infection Prevention certification required
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
• Experience with staff education and training preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Post‑acute care or long‑term care experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• Legal Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Pay

$50.50‑$55.05 per hour

Schedule

Full‑time