Infection Control RN & Staff Development Lead

Chelsea Jewish Foundation; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health & insurance

Strong retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

St. Joseph's Living Center is seeking an RN Infection Control Nurse/Staff Development Coordinator to lead the infection prevention program through surveillance, audits, data analysis and quality improvement initiatives.

This full-time position (40 hrs/week) offers a $4,000 sign-on bonus, a Monday–Friday schedule with on-call duties every 4th weekend, and comprehensive benefits. Qualified applicants must hold an active CT or Compact RN license, 2+ years in infection control and staff development,

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered CT or Compact State RN licensure.
• 2+ years prior experience in infection prevention and control, staff development, and regulatory compliance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, and Connecticut DPH standards preferred.
• ICP certification preferred.
• Current CPR certifications, including BLS.
• RN ability to communicate fluently in English – both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility's infection prevention and control program through surveillance, audits, data analysis, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with infection control regulations by monitoring practices, investigating outbreaks, and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver staff education, orientation, and ongoing clinical training to support regulatory compliance and quality care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify training needs, promote best practices, and improve resident outcomes.
• Maintain infection control records, monitor trends, and serve as a clinical resource for infection prevention and staff development.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Clinical training

English communication

Job description

St. Joseph's Living Center is seeking an RN Infection Control Nurse/Staff Development Coordinator to lead the infection prevention program through surveillance, audits, data analysis and quality improvement initiatives.

This full-time position (40 hrs/week) offers a $4,000 sign-on bonus, a Monday–Friday schedule with on-call duties every 4th weekend, and comprehensive benefits. Qualified applicants must hold an active CT or Compact RN license, 2+ years in infection control and staff development,