Education & Infection Prevention Manager – Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing

University of Vermont Health Network; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Health Network's Helen Porter Nursing Home is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead education for facility staff and serve as Infection Preventionist. The role focuses on developing the overall education plan and overseeing infection prevention initiatives.

Requires nursing degree and current RN licensure (compact licensure accepted in Vermont); AD degree required, BS preferred, and Infection Preventionist Certificate may be completed on hire. Day shift, 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing school.
• Current RN licensure; Vermont-recognized compact licensure accepted.
• AD degree required; BS degree preferred; Infection Preventionist Certificate can be completed after hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall education plan for facility staff.
• Serve as Infection Preventionist, overseeing the facility's infection prevention plan and initiatives.

Skills

RN

Infection prevention

Education planning

Team communication

Education

Nursing degree

RN licensure (state or compact)

AD degree

BS degree preferred

Infection Preventionist Certificate

Job description

Building Name: PMC - Helen Porter Nursing Home

Location Address: 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury Vermont

Regular

Department: Porter - Helen Porter Nursing Home Directors

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80

Shift: Day-8Hr

Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Weekend Needs: Other

Salary Range: Min $37.85 Mid $47.31 Max $56.78

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for developing the overall education plan as well as facilitating education of facility staff.

Serve as the facility's Infection Preventionist, overseeing and monitoring the facility's infection prevention plan and initiatives.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required.
• AD degree in nursing required. BS degree preferred.
• Completion of Infection Preventionist Certificate (can be completed upon hire)

EXPERIENCE

• Effective communicator and team player.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience in skilled nursing or health care.
• Previous experience as an educator and/or infection control nurse.
• Previous management experience preferred with a demonstrated record of success.