Staff Development and Infection Prevention Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center  is a Joint Commission, American Healthcare Association Bronze Medal Award-winning, short-term rehab, long term, and skilled nursing care community. We are conveniently located in the heart of Boston/Dorchester in a quiet, residential neighborhood.  If you are looking for a quality, well respected facility- then this is the job for you!  We are dedicated to our residents and team members- come join us!

We are hiring a Staff Development and Infection Prevention Coordinator (SDC/IPC) to join our team. St. Joseph's is a fast paced, sub-acute and long-term rehabilitation skilled nursing care provider. The  SDC/IPC is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of programs and practices relating to clinical development and Infection Control Management.

• Observe and evaluate the clinical skills of staff to ensure adherence to Facility, State, and CMS policies.

• Develop nursing staff knowledge and skills through training; utilize clinical data to determine education needs to improve clinical outcomes.

• Coordinate the Licensed Nurse/Certified Nursing Assistant Orientation programs with preceptors in order to provide meaningful and effective training for newly hired nursing staff. Provides oversite to our established, internal Preceptor Programs.

• Implement new nursing policies and procedures.

• Provide Certified Nursing Assistants with a minimum of 12 hours of education annually.

• Maintains employee health and education files.

• Implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.

• Lead the centers Infection Control Committee and manage the Antibiotic Stewardship Program.

• Maintain center-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.

• Maintain the Antibiotic Line Listing, report trends, and develop action plans to address opportunities for improvement.

• Participates in the facilities QAPI Committee, presents IC trends and improvement plan.

• Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate). Ensures local public health is notified of reportable diseases.

Qualification of the  SDC/IPC:

• Hold a valid Registered Nurse, RN, license. LPN with nursing management/leadership may be considered. Resumes from non-licensed, non-nursing candidates are unqualified and will not be considered.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, educate and evaluate in English. Other languages are helpful but not required.

• Must be able to add, subtract, divide and multiply.

• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook are required

• Infection Preventionist certification or ability to complete within 2 months of hire

Experience of the SDC/IPC :

• At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience.

• Management experience in the long-term care setting.

We offer the following staff incentives at St. Joseph's:

• Competitive compensation- above the industry standard. Salary is based on licensure and experience.

• Weekly pay -every Thursday!

• A comprehensive, outstanding benefit package including generous vacation, sick, and holidays. Great health plan options, including a Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HRA), dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution and reimbursement options.

• 100% paid by employer life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.

• Monthly employee recognition programs- we like to have fun!

• Free onsite parking directly in our onsite parking lot.

• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus.

• Our facility is conveniently accessible to the Red Line / MBTA.

A Landmark Management Solutions, LLC Center

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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