What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist/Staff Development position at Healthcare Nursing Center?
Healthcare Nursing Center -
Infection Preventionist / Staff Development - Full-time, salaried position with schedule flexibility
Hartford Area Skilled Nursing Facility looking for an experienced and motivated Infection Preventionist / Staff Development Nurse to join our team.
We are a successful skilled nursing facility providing long-term and short-term care. We are committed to excellent customer service and patient care and to staff satisfaction.
We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k) and excellent medical and dental plans and weekly pay. We value our employees and support job enthusiasm and positive relationships.
The role of the Director of Staff Development and ICN is critical to our success. A successful candidate will have the ability to engage and inspire our employees to excel in providing safe and effective quality care. Candidate must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut with related infection control experience as well as talent for education, who also enjoys surveillance, tracking and problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Conduct general orientation and mandatory in-service programs
- Help assess facility educational needs and provide necessary continuing education
- Perform competency skills to assess safety training in the workplace
- Evaluate and monitor transition from orientation
- Assist in creating optimal employee relations necessary to motivate, recruit and retain staff
- Provide oversight of infection control and prevention program to identify and prevent the spread of infections for residents and staff
- Review, update and direct the implementation of infection control & prevention policies and procedures
- Oversee the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, the Employee Health Program and Universal Influenza Program
- Ensure compliance to new hire screening, documentation and immunization reporting per state and federal regulatory requirements
- Perform rounds to identify potential hazards, monitor infection control practices, identify educational needs and evaluate compliance with standard and transmission-based precautions
- Track, analyze and present surveillance trends and develop action plans
- Maintain records and reporting as required by state and federal regulations
Qualifications
Equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.
