If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

Cedarwood Gardens, in Franklin, MA, is currently seeking applicants for the Infection Control Nurse (RN) / Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) position. Cedarwood Gardens, part of Bear Mountain Healthcare, is an 82 bed nursing home that offers both short-term and long-term care as well as rehabilitation services.

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Responsible for planning, developing, directing, implementing and evaluating infection prevention. Control activities within the facility, in addition to planning, directing and/or coordinating the training and development of activities for the staff at the facility.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Sick/Vacation/PTO/Holidays
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Employee Recognition Events
• Ongoing education with free CEUs

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Possess a current, unencumbered Massachusetts RN License
• Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Certification, preferred
• CPR certification

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING:

• Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet)
• High School Diploma
• One to three years of professional experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in a long-term skilled nursing setting is preferred

JOB DUTIES:

Infection Control

· Conducting regular rounds in facility departments for discussing, monitoring and following the practices of infection control with staff people.

· Collecting data on infections from facility departments and maintaining records for every case.

· Conducting training sessions to ensure constant implementation of infection control practices.

· Monitoring the execution of preventive measures and providing guidance to staff.

· Participating in unit meetings, in-service education programs, and quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

Staff Development

· Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.

· Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.

· Prepare training budget for department or organization.

Please understand that this Job Description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of every task that you may perform, but a description of the minimal qualifications, essential functions, physical demands and abilities this job requires, with or without accommodation. For serious and qualified applicants, you are invited to apply to see the endless opportunities that await you.