Posted March 21, 2008

LPN - Employee Health/Infection Control Assistant

Are you an LPN looking for an opportunity to make a difference, work part-time, and get health insurance?  Then this opportunity may be for you!

The Employee Health/Infection Control Assistant works 48 hours every two-week pay period and is eligible for health insurance coverage.  Hours are approximately 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday, with no weekends, no holidays, and no heavy lifting.  It supports Employee Health and Infection Control in assuring that an organized and effective program for employee health/infection control is maintained and monitored.  The assistant is available for employee consultations regarding health issues.  Also actively initiates and coordinates programs and provides corrective measures to promote wellness and protect the health of Overlake Hospital employees, and complies with various agency requirements pertaining to occupational health and safety. Responsible for supporting surveillance and statistical analysis of actual or potential infections, institution of corrective measures, education of hospital and medical staff regarding infection control principles and control measures, research into new methodologies to assist in the control of infections, and establishment and maintenance of written documents concerning infection control. 

Must have LPN degree and current WA state licensure (upon hire) as an LPN.  Five years minimum in medical/surgical nursing preferred.

About Us:
Founded on the principles of equality and care, Overlake Hospital is a 337 licensed bed, not-for-profit regional medical center offering a full range of advanced medical services to the greater Seattle area.   As a medium-sized hospital, we are a major player in the local healthcare market, yet we haven’t lost our friendly feel.

We are excited about the recent opening of our new $125-million South Tower-- a five-story addition to the south side of the main hospital.  Included in the South Tower are operating rooms with the latest technology, a new state-of-the-art 48-station Emergency Trauma Center, high-tech single-patient rooms, and a Critical Care Unit.

Overlake is located in Bellevue, a beautiful suburb just east of Seattle.  Surrounded by natural beauty – trees, mountains, lakes, rivers and the ocean – the greater Seattle region is one of America’s most livable areas.  Come enjoy the best of both worlds~cultural and night life activities in the city, and skiing, hiking, and boating in the great outdoors!

Benefits:
We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, including medical/dental/vision, generous sick/vacation accrual, a bank of Extended Illness Hours, flexible spending accounts, 3-part retirement program including a match, free parking, employee discounts, and more.

To Apply:
Please complete the online application at www.overlakehospital.org. Questions?  Call Jennifer Garrepy, Senior Recruiter, toll-free at 1-800-349-0002, extension 6, or direct at (425) 688-5982.