Infection Control Nurse/ Staff Development Coordinator
Stellar Senior Living · Cañon City, CO · 4 days ago
On-siteOTHR$39–$44/hrFull-time
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.
About Us
"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." - Evrett Benton, CEO
Stellar Senior Living is a premier assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012, we have experienced consistent growth, adding senior living communities to our family each year.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Orient and train new employees and provide continuing education to employees as needed
Requirements
- 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
- $12,000 sign-on bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off program and holidays
- 401k retirement plan
- Company-sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement in a growing company