What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Control Nurse/Staff Development-RN position at The Banyan at Montclair?
The Banyan at Montclair -
The Banyan at Montclair is building on the traditions of the past with a focus on the future. We take pride in delivering quality care to each of our residents. This begins and ends with our fantastic team. It is our belief that Happy Team Members make Happy Residents.
Our team enjoys benefits such as Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay.
We strive to provide a path for personal and professional growth, a great atmosphere, an outstanding team and the tools to be a great employee.
Staff Development Description : In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the residents we serve; the Nurse Educator plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing services to all residents as well as in the facility as a whole. Plans, revises, coordinates, implements, assists with orientation, nursing skills training, in-service education for nursing staff which leads to improved recruitment retention of facility staff and overall reduced turnover.
Infection Control Responsibilities :
1. Serves as expert for Infection Control and Prevention issues.
2. Supports implementation of guidelines for prevention and spread of communicable disease and antibiotic stewardship.
3. Provides Infection Control and Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship education to staff as needed.
4. Monitors facility infection surveillance data to identify trends / patterns of infections and antibiotic usage.
5. Provides support and guidance on all outbreak issues at the facility level.
6. Conducts audits of facility Infection Control and Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship programs to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
7. Oversees annual influenza / covid vaccination program for the facility.
- Nebraska unencumbered RN licensed required
- Long Term Care Experience required
- Infection Control Preventionist Training required or can be provided
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
