RN SDIP

Apple Rehab Inc; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and career growth机会

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Short and Long Term Disability

Health Insurance Benefits

Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab is seeking an experienced RN Infection Preventionist & Staff Development Coordinator to lead infection control programs and staff education within our long-term care facility.

The ideal candidate will have an active RN license, infection prevention knowledge, and the ability to supervise staff while coordinating training and surveillance activities. CMS Mega Rule wound care certification is preferred, and a collaborative Nursing Services team will support ongoing quality care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state RN license and be in good standing.
• Wound care certification preferred per CMS Mega Rule.
• Experience in hospital or long-term care facilities.
• Knowledge of infection control, OSHA regulations, and long-term care guidelines.
• Ability to supervise and instruct others; strong teamwork.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate new hire orientation and ongoing training for all personnel.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention programs; monitor compliance.
• Collaborate with supervisors and professionals to educate staff on infection prevention.
• Prepare reports for quarterly medical staff meetings.
• Monitor infections; track outbreaks; oversee IV and antibiotic usage; wound care.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed by the Nursing Services Department.

Skills

RN license

Supervision

Attention to detail

Experience in hospital/long-term care

Infection control knowledge

OSHA regulations

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

RN degree (licensure)

Job description

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

RN Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist & Staff Development Coordinator

Staff Development Functions:

Plans, controls, and executes the implementation of new hire orientation and ongoing training programs for all personnel to ensure the maintenance and continuity of a high standard of services throughout the facility.

Infection Prevention Functions:

The RN Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist & Staff Development Coordinator plans, develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates the infection control program. Researches current literature and technical reports to ensure that the facility’s infection control processes and procedures are maintained to appropriate standards. Communicates compliance related issues to appropriate parties. Monitors, through surveillance and inspection, as appropriate, to ensure that proper infection prevention procedures are being followed consistently and within quality standards.

The RN Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist & Staff Development Coordinator collaborates with and assists supervisors and professionals in training and educating all personnel as to the importance of required infection prevention procedures. Prepares required reports for quarterly medical staff meetings.

The RN Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist & Staff Development Coordinator monitors all residents and staff infections. Tracks and oversees reporting of any outbreaks within the facility. Also coordinates and tracks IV and antiobiotic usage within resident population. Consults on wound care and tracks wounds and skin issues of all types. Provides direct nursing care as needed by the Nursing Services Department.

The preferred candidate will be wound care certified in accordance with requirements of the CMS Mega Rule.

• Must hold a current state RN license and be a nurse in good standing.
• Must meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements.
• Ability to supervise and instruct others.
• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility.
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative, and infection control requirements, OSHA laws and regulations, nursing and medical practices, and guidelines governing long term care.
• Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks.

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit