Professional Development and Infection Control Nurse (RN)

iCare Health Network is seeking a dynamic and experienced Professional Development & Infection Control Nurse (RN) to join our Silver Springs Care Center team.

About the role

Full-time position, Monday through Friday. Our Infection Prevention/Professional Development Coordinators play a key role in staff education and clinical oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality in-service education programs for staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the impact of in-service programs and amend them as required based on outcomes.
• Spend a majority of time on the nursing units to evaluate and correct nursing care as needed.
• Ensure the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, state, and federal regulations.
• Coach employees on proper nursing practices and procedures.
• Make house rounds regularly throughout the shift and consult with RN Supervisor and Charge Nurses on education needs.
• Ensure educational programs are current and in line with government regulations, company policies and procedures, mission, and goals.
• Provide an appropriate climate for learning and facilitate the adult learning process.
• Assist adult learners to identify both their learning needs and the effective learning activities required to meet clinical needs.
• Available to respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory agency visits, surveys, and issues outside of normal work hours as needed; participate in on-call rotation for clinical emergencies and other clinical/facility issues.
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) in ongoing training of nursing staff to support clinical services and to meet and exceed established clinical competency levels; monitor and assist in the training of specialty unit personnel to maintain active competencies and/or certifications required for the specific unit.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of increased responsibility in a supervisory position in a long-term care and/or rehabilitation facility or hospital setting, or equivalent nursing education degree program.
• Six months of training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
• IV Certification required.
• Infection Control Certification preferred.
• Experience with state survey process, survey tag numbers, and quality measures preferred.
• Valid RN licensure.

Benefits

• Affordable health insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunities for continuing education with monthly Professional Development Coordinator meetings.
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.