Infection Prevention & Clinical Education Nurse

iCare Health Network; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Continuing education programs

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking an experienced Professional Development and Infection Prevention Nurse (RN required) to join our team. The role focuses on developing and implementing education programs, evaluating outcomes, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the facility.

The position emphasizes on-unit evaluation, coaching, and maintaining up-to-date training aligned with CDC/OSHA and state/federal regulations, with opportunities for growth and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in long-term care, rehab facility, or hospital setting.
• Six months of training in rehabilitative/restorative nursing preferred.
• IV Certification required.
• Experience with state survey process, survey tags, and quality measures preferred.
• Valid RN licensure must be held.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality in-service education programs for staff.
• Evaluate quality impact of in-service programs and adjust as needed.
• Spends majority of time on nursing units to evaluate and improve care.
• Ensure facility complies with CDC, OSHA, state and federal regulations.
• Coach employees on proper nursing practices and procedures.
• Conduct house rounds and consult with RN Supervisor and Charge Nurses on education needs.
• Keep educational programs current and aligned with regulations and policies.
• Provide a conducive climate for learning and support adult learning processes.
• Help adult learners identify learning needs and effective activities.
• Respond to clinical emergencies and on-call shifts as required; assist in regulatory visits.
• Assist the DNS in ongoing training of nursing staff to maintain competencies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

RN licensure

Quality assurance

State survey knowledge

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

iCare Health Network is seeking an experienced Professional Development and Infection Prevention Nurse (RN required) to join our team. The role focuses on developing and implementing education programs, evaluating outcomes, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the facility.

The position emphasizes on-unit evaluation, coaching, and maintaining up-to-date training aligned with CDC/OSHA and state/federal regulations, with opportunities for growth and ongoing education.