Staff Development Nurse

About the role

Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center is seeking a Director of Staff Development/Infection Control/Wound Nurse to join their dynamic care team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that general orientation is completed for all employees.
• Conduct job-specific orientation for Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Develop and implement educational programs based on identified needs to ensure the knowledge and skills of personnel.
• Develop and distribute annual and monthly education calendars.
• Maintain a library of resource information and self-study programs for facility staff.
• Maintain staff development records accurately and timely.
• Communicates and informs the Infection Control and Prevention Committee of any infection-related issue.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation related to the Infection Control & Prevention Program.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation related to the facility's Skin Integrity Program.
• Evaluates the status of infection-related practices in the facility via monthly surveillance rounds.

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university.
• Must possess an active and unencumbered RN license in Massachusetts.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must have at least one (1) year of nursing supervision in a skilled nursing facility.
• Certification in infection control and/or wound care preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
• Must be knowledgeable in the privacy rule, comply with facility’s privacy practices, train staff in the same and provide additional training if changes are made to policies and/or there is staff non-compliance.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills to ensure standards of nursing practice.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of infection control and wound care practices.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday & Overtime Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match Available for Full-Time Staff
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance