Infection Prevention Nurse​/Unit Manager

• LPN - $44.00/HR
• RN - $53.00/HR

At Fir Lane Care (a Caldera Care facility), we are dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels like home. 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!

• Staff Supervision: Manage, schedule, mentor, and evaluate unit nurses (RNs/LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
• Clinical Oversight: Monitor daily resident care, clinical conditions, care plan execution, and accurate medical documentation
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate with physicians, therapists, dietary teams, and families to address changing resident needs
• Operations & Compliance: Ensure safe medication administration, maintain adequate unit supply levels, and enforce federal, state, and local health regulations
• Surveillance & Tracking: Collect, analyze, and trend data on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and community-acquired illnesses across the facility
• Outbreak Management: Lead rapid responses, contact tracing, isolation protocols, and reporting for outbreaks (such as COVID-19, influenza, or gastrointestinal bugs)
• Staff Education & Training: Train and audit staff on hand hygiene, standard/transmission-based precautions, and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use

• Must possess a current LPN or RN license, and in good standing
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a supervisor in a long term care setting preferred
• BLS Certified
• Knowledge of rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities

• Competitive pay scale
• Full benefits package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off

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

Compensation for roles at Fir Lane 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, Fir Lane Care provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Fir Lane Care expects to pay for roles they may be hired in Washington, as stated below:

• LPN - $44.00/HR
• RN - $53.00/HR