Director of Staff Development & Infection Control

Athena Health Care Systems; Sandisfield (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday & Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield, MA is seeking a Director of Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse to lead educational programs for the nursing department and oversee infection control and wound programs.

This salaried, full-time role requires a nursing degree and MA RN/LPN license, CPR certification, and at least one year of nursing supervision in a skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university.
• Must possess an active and unencumbered MA LPN or RN license.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must have at least one year of nursing supervision in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Direct general orientation for all employees.
• Conduct job-specific orientation for Nurses and CNAs.
• Develop and implement educational programs to ensure staff knowledge and skills.
• Develop and distribute annual and monthly education calendars.
• Maintain a library of resource information and self-study programs.
• Maintain staff development records accurately and timely.
• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the Infection Control Program and ensure effective infection prevention.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to Infection Control & Prevention Program.
• Conduct monthly surveillance rounds to evaluate infection-related practices.

Skills

Nursing supervision

CPR certified

Licensed MA RN/LPN

Education

Nursing degree (RN or LPN)

Job description

Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield, MA is seeking a Director of Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse to lead educational programs for the nursing department and oversee infection control and wound programs.

This salaried, full-time role requires a nursing degree and MA RN/LPN license, CPR certification, and at least one year of nursing supervision in a skilled nursing facility.