RN Infection Prevention

Ridgewood Seward; Seward (NE); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance with FREE Rx

FREE dental and life insurance

Vision insurance options

Employer-matched retirement savings

Earned Wage Access

Paid vacation and sick leave

Up to $30,000 education assistance

Career growth and advancement

Great Place to Work® recognition

Job summary

Linden Court is hiring a Staff Development / Infection Prevention Nurse to educate and mentor our care team. The RN will orient new staff, coordinate education, and lead infection prevention initiatives across the facility.

You will partner with leaders to ensure teams have knowledge and resources, participate in weekend on-call rotations, and provide clinical leadership in the absence of the Director of Nursing. Join a caring, team-focused environment at Linden Court.

Qualifications

• Current RN license with CPR certification.
• Experience in training, staff development or infection prevention preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, high integrity and caring attitude.
• Passion for mentoring, teaching and developing others.
• Ability to stay organized, build relationships and lead with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Orient and train new employees, provide ongoing education, coaching and on-the-spot training.
• Coordinate required staff development programs and competency training.
• Complete audits, maintain documentation and follow up on opportunities for improvement.
• Lead infection prevention efforts, education, tracking and follow-up for teams.
• Assist department leaders, participate in on-call rotation including weekends, provide leadership in absence of the DON.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring / teaching

Organizational skills

Leadership

CPR certification

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CPR certification

Job description

Staff Development / Infection Prevention Nurse

Full-Time | Registered Nurse (RN)

At Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center, we invest in our team members and offer an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Low-cost health insurance with FREE prescription drug coverage for eligible participants
• FREE dental and life insurance
• Vision insurance options
• Employer-matched retirement savings plan
• Earned Wage Access
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Up to $30,000 in education assistance benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Join a team recognized as a Great Place to Work®

Make a Difference by Developing and Inspiring Others

Join the caring, family-oriented team at Linden Court, where your work truly matters. As our full-time Staff Development / Infection Prevention Nurse, you will help create a confident, well-trained team while supporting a positive and safe care environment for residents.

This role is ideal for a compassionate, organized Registered Nurse who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping others succeed. You will orient and train new employees, provide ongoing education, coaching, and on-the-spot training, and coordinate required staff development programs and competency training. You will also complete audits, maintain documentation, and follow up on opportunities for improvement.

As the Infection Control Nurse, you will lead infection prevention efforts throughout the community by monitoring for potential concerns, taking proactive steps to help prevent outbreaks, and coordinating outbreak response when needed. This includes providing education, communication, tracking, and follow-up for team members and departments.

You will partner with department leaders to ensure team members have the knowledge and resources needed to provide exceptional care. This position also participates in an on-call rotation, including weekend coverage, and may provide clinical leadership support in the absence of the Director of Nursing.

What We're Looking For

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with CPR certification
• Experience in training, education, staff development, or infection prevention preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, high personal integrity, a caring attitude, and a positive professional presence
• A passion for mentoring, teaching, and developing others
• Ability to stay organized, build relationships, and lead with confidence

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