What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Control Specialist position at St. Clare Commons?
We are excited to offer a rewarding career opportunity as an RN Staff Development Nurse at St. Clare Commons.
Job Description
This is a unique chance to promote the values of compassion, inclusion, integrity, excellence, and collaboration in your daily work. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage compliance with TB screening, Hepatitis B vaccines, and flu vaccines, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Coordinate and lead educational programs for staff, including orientations, in-services, competencies, and training programs.
- Recruit and support Nurses and Nursing Assistants in their roles.
- Deliver high-quality care to residents according to nursing standards and policies.
- Identify and address infection control problems, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Monitor infection control practices and ensure employee compliance.
- Develop and revise infection control policies and procedures.
- Investigate and contain outbreaks, implementing control measures.
- Collaborate with department heads and physicians to enhance care quality.
- Follow up on employee/resident exposure to communicable diseases.
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
- Associate Degree or its equivalent, majoring in Nursing.
- Infection Control experience preferred.
- Availability for every other weekend and on-call requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Employee assistance program.
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Flexible pay options.
- Generous paid time off policy with cash-out option.
- Annual merit-based salary increases.
