Infection Control and Staff Development RN Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Harmony Health & Rehab, located at 176 Lincoln Avenue, Fitzgerald, GA 31750, provides customized and high quality care to our residents in this 120-bed skilled nursing environment. Incorporate your compassion by helping to enrich the lives of others, including your own! Expand and grow your career by putting your skills to work and take advantage of the opportunity to become a leader while having a positive impact on the lives of others.

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Benefits for working at Harmony Health & Rehab:

• Medical, Vision, Dental (+family plan options!)

• 401(k)

• Voluntary Benefits (Life, Disability, Accident & more!)

• Paid Time Off

• Referral Bonus

• Employee of the Month

Infection Control / Staff Development RN (Registered Nurse) Responsibilities:

• Lead our Infection Prevention & Control Program (IPCP), including monitoring, reporting, and managing infections in compliance with CDC, state, and federal guidelines.

• Educate staff on infection control practices, isolation protocols, and resident safety.

• Oversee staff orientation, mandatory trainings, and ongoing in-service education across all departments.

• Partner with leadership to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant facility environment.

• Serve as the on-site leader for infection control initiatives, including COVID-19 prevention and response.

• Monitor public health advisories and keep policies and practices up to date with current standards.

• Collaborate with nursing leadership on staffing needs and participate in on-call rotation.

Infection Control / Staff Development RN (Registered Nurse) Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with knowledge of infection prevention, employee health, and staff development practices.

• Strong communication and teaching skills to support staff growth and compliance.

• Ability to make independent decisions, investigate outbreaks, and implement corrective actions.

• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage both education and infection prevention responsibilities.