Education & Infection Prevention Manager – Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing
UVM Health - Porter Medical Center · Middlebury, VT · 2 wk ago
Full-time
About the role
Responsible for developing the overall education plan as well as facilitating education of facility staff. Serve as the facility’s Infection Preventionist, overseeing and monitoring the facility’s infection prevention plan and initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and facilitate education plans for facility staff
- Oversee and monitor the facility's infection prevention plan and initiatives
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members
- Manage nursing staff with a proven track record of success
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required
- AD Degree in Nursing Required
- BS Degree in Nursing Preferred
- Completion of Infection Preventionist Certificate within one year of employment
- Minimum of two years nursing experience in skilled nursing or health care
- Previous experience as an educator and/or infection control nurse
- Previous management experience preferred
Qualifications
- Effective communicator and team player