Infection Control Nurse/ Staff Development Coordinator Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation[...]

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 53,726 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k

Job summary

Fremont Economic Development Corporation seeks an Infection Control Nurse/Staff Development Coordinator (RN) for a senior living community in Canon City, Colorado. The role involves training new staff and overseeing infection control efforts for residents.

Applicants must have a current nursing license and be certified in Infection Prevention and Control. A competitive hourly salary of $39 to $44 is offered along with comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Background/training in infection control is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Orient and train new employees.
• Oversee infection control for the community.
• Assist with in-servicing related to infection control.

Skills

Infection Control

Nursing

Training and Development

Education

Current unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse (RN preferred)

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding and dedicated Infection Control Nurse/Staff Development Coordinator (RN) to join our team at a large senior living community in Canon City, Colorado. Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them the lifestyle they deserve.

What we offer

Competitive salary $39 to $44 an Hour

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off program, holidays, 401k and more!

Job Description

The Infection Control Nurse/Staff Development Coordinator position requires orienting/training new employees and providing continuing education to employees as needed. This role also oversees infection control for the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist community in receiving state and federally required in-service training
• Assist with in-servicing related to infection control in accordance with state, federal and internal compliance requirements
• Establish and maintain core competencies specific infection control
• Perform Infection Control Facility (ICF) surveillance, Immunizations
• Prepare and report findings of Infection Control to QAPI Meetings
• Manage and implement Infection Control Program through monthly surveillance
• Supervise outbreak management as needed including staff and resident in-services, liaison to Public Health Department and oversight of specimens and logs

Qualifications

• Must hold current unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse (RN preferred)
• Must be certified in Infection Prevention and Control
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred but not required. Background/training in infection control is preferred

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.