RN Staff Development & Infection Prevention

RN Staff Development & Infection Prevention Opportunity

Full-Time Days

The Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist implements measures that will protect the residents and staff in the community. The SDC/IP is responsible for assessing the education needs of the staff and coordinate programs based upon identified needs and ensure State and Federal compliance. They are responsible for conducting education, skills competencies, training, clinical observations, and quality assurance audit tools as directed by the Director of Nursing Services. The SDC/IP is responsible for assisting with new employee hiring. This role requires a high level of engagement with staff to champion employee recognition and retention programs while serving as an advocate for growth and development within the company.

Skills Needed:

• Passion for Education and Training: Effectively educate healthcare staff and patients about infection prevention practices. A passion for education, training, and employee development.
• Leadership: The ability to lead and motivate others to follow infection prevention practices.
• Data Management and Analysis: Monitor, track, analyze data and trends associated with infections, immunizations and antibiotic use, and trends for educational opportunities.
• Supportive Presence: Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
• Collaboration: A desire to achieve shared goals.
• Communication: Support a respectful and positive work environment.

Requirements:

• Active Indiana RN license or ability to obtain Indiana license.
• The Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training through the CDC (can be provided at this facility upon hire), or advanced training in infection prevention and control.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff.

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.