Infection Control Nurse/ Staff Development Coordinator

About the role

We are seeking an outstanding and dedicated Infection Control Nurse/Staff Development Coordinator (RN) to join our team at a large senior living community in Canon City, Colorado. Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them the lifestyle they deserve.

Responsibilities

• Orient and train new employees and provide continuing education to employees as needed
• Assist community in receiving state and federally required in-service training
• Assist with in-servicing related to infection control in accordance with state, federal and internal compliance requirements
• Establish and maintain core competencies specific to infection control
• Perform Infection Control Facility (ICF) surveillance and immunizations
• Prepare and report findings of Infection Control to QAPI Meetings
• Manage and implement Infection Control Program through monthly surveillance
• Supervise outbreak management as needed including staff and resident in-services, liaison to Public Health Department and oversight of specimens and logs

Qualifications

• Must hold current unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse (RN preferred)
• Must be certified in Infection Prevention and Control
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred but not required
• Background/training in infection control is preferred
• Current CPR certificate desired

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($39 to $44 an hour)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off program and holidays
• 401(k) and more
• Growing company with opportunities for advancement
• Company-sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities

Pay

$12,000 Sign-on Bonus