Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse

Staff Development / Infection Control Nurse

Located near Oak Square, MA

An elegant long term care, skilled nursing facility located near Oak Square, MA is looking for a compassionate and professional Staff Development / Infection Control Nurse.

Responsibilities :

• Provides orientation / ongoing education to Nursing Staff.
• May provide orientation / education for employees for various departments as indicated
• Has the authority to formulate, affect, interpret, and implement management policies and operating practices with regard to Nursing responsibilities.
• Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, class attendance and subject records
• Educate staff on new protocols / policy etc.
• Be involved in / provide on unit education.
• Make rounds on all units / all shifts and meet with staff to identify educational needs and compliance with facility policies and nursing standards of practice.
• Development of new lesson plans as indicated.
• Initiate and participate in new educational strategies.
• Maintains in-service records for all staff members.
• Identifies educational needs of Nursing staff and provides individual, group and unit education / in-service.
• Observes Nursing staff for competency and clinical practices.
• Observes CNAs to assure carrying out and completion of tasks in an appropriate manner.
• Makes rounds on all units with staff to identify educational needs and compliance with facility needs and nursing standards of practice.
• Participates in the developing, maintaining, and updating of written policies and procedures that govern day-to-day activities of the Performance Improvement / Infection Control department
• Analyze and evaluate Performance Improvement / Infection Control programs, policies and procedures
• Develop, implement, review and revise Performance Improvement / Infection Control activities within the PI / Infection Control Program
• Ensure compliance with government and accrediting agency standards and regulations pertaining to Performance Improvement and Infection Control
• Plan and oversee all Performance Improvement / Infection Control programs and evaluate program outcomes
• Revise policies, procedures and programs as needed to improve departmental functions and to ensure the departments are meeting the needs of the resident, their family, the facility, and regulatory agencies
• Develop, implement and monitor systems for Performance Improvement / Infection Control documentation and record keeping necessary to maintain accountability and compliance with federal and state regulations and facility policies

Qualifications :

• Must have MA RN license
• Must have infection control experience / certification
• Must have experience as a Nurse Educator
• Must have long term care experience
• Proven Leadership & Management skills
• Strong verbal & written communication skill

Hudson View Network is a medical recruiting firm whose goal is to bridge exceptional talent to superior institutions. We work with various healthcare organizations to help fill needs within their facilities.