Infection Preventionist and Staff Development Nurse (RN)

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Infection Preventionist’s job is to oversee the planning, organization, development, direction, and evaluation of the infection prevention and control program throughout the Community in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations. This includes ensuring that current standards of practice related to infection prevention and control are incorporated in resident care and employee actions and identifying Community training needs based on infection surveillance and process/outcome measurement, developing training plans and materials, and evaluating efficacy of training provided.

You will serve as Staff Development Coordinator and plan, organize, develop, direct, and evaluate all educational programs throughout the community in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations. The Coordinator will identify training needs, develop training plans and materials, and evaluate the efficacy of training provided.

Education/Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN within the state in which you work.
• Maintain an active CPR or BLS Certification.
• Be qualified by education, training, experience certification, or a combination of these to meet the position requirements.
• Must have completed (or complete within first week of hire) specialized training in infection prevention and control, including state-specific training required.
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to navigate/learn to navigate various software programs, including Learning Management software and the electronic health record.
• Must have at least 2 years' experience teaching or training adult learners and have experience in designing training plans and at least 3 years working in long-term care in order to be the subject matter expert in policies, compliance, and standard operating procedures.

Shift & Wage

• Full-Time Opportunity Available
• Shifts Needed: Mostly Days
• Wage: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Program details

Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.

Benefits and Perks

• DAILY Pay!
• Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days
• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more.
• Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.
• 401K through Fidelity
• Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)
• Roybal Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities
• Variety of discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare
• Wellness programs offered through WebMDE
• Employee recognition programs
• Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, and military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.