Education & Infection Prevention Manager – Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing

University of Vermont Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center in Middlebury, Vermont, seeks a Registered Nurse to develop the overall education plan and serve as Infection Preventionist for the Porter - Helen Porter Nursing Home. Primary duties include education program development and staff training, ensuring safety standards are met.

You will oversee infection prevention initiatives and collaborate with clinical teams to maintain high quality patient care and regulatory compliance across the facility.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop the overall education plan for facility staff education.
• Facilitate education of facility staff and ongoing professional development.
• Serve as the facility’s Infection Preventionist, overseeing and monitoring the infection prevention plan and initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Nursing

Education

RN licensure

AD degree in nursing

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.

University of Vermont Health - Porter Medical Center is located in the heart of beautiful Middlebury, Vermont. We are comprised of a 25-bed acute care facility, a 98-bed skilled nursing facility which includes a memory care unit, short-term rehabilitation unit and a long-term care unit, and a network of primary care and specialty medical practices throughout Addison County and the town of Brandon.