RN Infection Preventionist/Staff Development Coordinator

Amoroso Woodridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team

Job summary

Amoroso Woodridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation seeks a Registered Nurse to lead Infection Prevention and Staff Development. You will report to the Director of Nursing and drive education, surveillance, and compliance across the facility.

The role is salaried management, with a competitive benefits package including health plans, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. You will work closely with medical providers and the nursing team to enhance resident safety and care quality.

Qualifications

• RN with at least 2 years in long-term care management.
• Formal Infection Preventionist training (CDC/CMS acceptable).
• Experience training staff using multiple educational mediums.
• Ability to design engaging inservice sessions.
• Strong time-management and organization.
• NHSN and PA-PSRS experience preferred; access within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance and education.
• Lead immunization program for residents and staff.
• Chair the Infection Control Meeting.
• Active member of the QAA Committee; participates in sub-committees.
• Provide education per Federal and State requirements and staff performance.
• Coordinate and oversee New Employee Orientation.
• Work closely with medical providers.
• Identify improvement opportunities and develop action plans.
• On-call rotation with Nursing Administration Team.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Infection Prevention

Staff Training

Education Delivery

Time Management

Organizational Skills

NHSN Experience

Education

RN license

Infection Preventionist training

Job description

Amoroso Woodridge is looking for a Registered Nurse to fulfill the position of Infection Preventionist/Staff Development Coordinator. The Registered Nurse chosen for this position will work closely with, and report to the Director of Nursing.

Who We Are:

Amoroso Woodridge is a privately-owned, 95-bed skilled nursing facility in Harrisburg. We strive to provide exceptional care to our residents in a warm, home-like environment.

What We Need:

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years experience in a long-term care/skilled nursing management/supervisory role
• Formal Infection Preventionist training (CDC/CMS training is acceptable)
• Experience training/developing staff using various educational mediums, including electronic, in-person, one-on-one, and group training.
• Creativity in educational inservice presentation to foster learning
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills
• PA-PSRS and NHSN experience strongly preferred - candidate will need to secure access to NHSN within 60 days of hire

What You Will Do:

• Manage and execute the Infection Prevention Program, including tracking, surveillance, reporting, and education

• Champion the facility's immunization program for residents and staff

• Chair the Infection Control Meeting

• Active member of the QAA Committee; participates in QAA sub-committees as assigned

• Provide individual and group education based on Federal and State requirements, facility need, and staff performance

• Coordinate and oversee the facility's New Employee Orientation

• Work closely with medical providers

• Make rounds to identify educational needs and compliance with infection control practices

• Provide educational sessions for staff in all departments and all shifts

• Be an active member of the nursing team to improve clinical outcomes

• Identify improvement opportunities and develop action plans

• Other duties as described in the job description/assigned by the DON

• Have ADON Responsibilities

When you will work:

• Typically Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

• Off hours (evening, night shift, weekends) to provide education to staff working on those shifts - typically 1-2 times per month and as needed

• Alternate hours will be required based on the needs of the facility

• Participate in an on-call rotation with other Nursing Administration Team members

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans - available the first of the next month after starting

• Competitive salary (this is salaried management position, not hourly)

• Opportunity for growth

• Generous PTO package

• Tuition reimbursement

• Supportive Team

• Much more