Facility Educator/Infection Prevention

Twin Oaks Rehab; Danvers, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Sick time

Personal days

Paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Mon–Fri work hours

Job summary

Twin Oaks Rehab is seeking a Facility Educator/Infection Prevention, a senior nursing role responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the facility's infection prevention and control program, and coordinating staff education and competency activities in line with state regulations and facility policies.

The role includes leading the program, conducting surveillance and investigations, supporting immunization and antibiotic stewardship, and delivering comprehensive staff

Qualifications

• Must be an RN or LPN licensed in MA.
• Experience in long-term care and infection prevention.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• CIC certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Infection Prevention and Control Program ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Conduct surveillance, audits, outbreak investigations, data analysis and quality improvement.
• Oversee antibiotic stewardship and immunization programs.
• Develop and deliver orientation, mandatory education, and competency validation.

Skills

Infection prevention

Staff education

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

RN or LPN license

Massachusetts license

Job description

The Facility Educator/Infection Prevention is a senior nurse position responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the facility’s infection prevention and control program and coordinating staff education and competency programs in accordance with federal regulations, Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program, ensuring compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, DPH, and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct infection surveillance, audits, outbreak investigations, and reporting; analyze data and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversee antibiotic stewardship and support employee and resident immunization programs.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver orientation, mandatory education, competency validation, and ongoing staff training programs.
• Assess organizational training needs and create educational materials, learning activities, and competency evaluations.
• Maintain employee education records and ensure compliance with required training and certifications.
• Collaborate with department leaders to promote regulatory compliance, infection prevention best practices, and staff development.
• Serve as a resource to staff regarding infection prevention, infection control policies, and clinical education.
• Participate in QAPI activities and provide reports and recommendations to facility leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be an RN or LPN and licensed in Massachusetts.
• Experience in long-term care, infection prevention, staff education, or clinical leadership.
• Knowledge of infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and adult learning principles.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and training skills.
• Infection Prevention certification (CIC) preferred or willingness to obtain.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
  • 3 weeks vacation
  • Sick time
  • Personal days
• Paid holidays to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• General work hours: Monday–Friday
• A collaborative leadership team invested in your success
  • A VP of Clinical Operations and a Regional Director of Operations available for support