What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training and Infection Control Specialist position at The Laurels of Defiance?
Company Overview
\The Laurels of Defiance is a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care.
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Salary\
A competitive salary package is available for this position.
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Job Description\
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- Act as the educator for The Laurels of Defiance, conducting orientation and providing other in-service educational programs for the nursing staff. \
- Design systems and approve actions to prevent or control infections, based on surveillance reports of infections and infection potential among residents and staff. \
- Participate in the staff evaluation process by providing attendance records and observation of employee performance. \
- Provide general facility orientation to all new employees and ongoing in-service education. \
- Ensure Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)/State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNA) meet the annual 12-hour in-service requirement. \
- Actively participate in quality assurance and report concerns to supervisor. \
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Required Skills and Qualifications\
A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a long-term care setting is preferred. Registered Nurses (RNs) who are passionate about teaching others and have strong communication skills are encouraged to apply.
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Benefits\
The Laurel Health Care Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, and more.
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Others\
As an infection prevention nurse, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and contribute to the success of our team.
