Staff Development/Infection Prevention

Company: Westerly Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Location: Westerly
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Join our team at Westerly Rehabas a Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist.Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting ServicesFull-Time PositionResponsibilities for Staff Development Coordinator (SDC)/Infection Preventionist:Ensure the center has appropriate levels of staffing and nursing care at all times.Providing education to existing staff and ensuring medical documentation and education documents are orderly filedRunning and assisting with employee training and orientationAssisting with admissions when needed, and with the overall flow of the nursing department and unitsIdentifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting trends in healthcare-associated infections.Collaborate with the facility teams and individuals to implement and sustain infection prevention strategiesEnsure compliance with the facility infection prevention and control programProvide education and participate in the quality assessment and assurance committee.Qualifications of Staff Development Coordinator (SDC)/Infection Preventionist:Primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine requiredMust possess a current, unencumbered, active LPN or RN license in this state.Prior Experience as a Staff Development Coordinator, or Infection Preventionist within a nursing center or healthcare setting.Ability to build strong relationships and gain support from staff.Associate degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related field. Has completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred.Benefits for Staff Development Coordinator (SDC)/Infection Preventionist:Tuition reimbursementEmployee referral bonusHealth, vision, and dental benefits401(k) with matchEmployee engagement and culture committeeCompany sponsored life insuranceEmployee assistance program (EAP) resourcesThe facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.INDHPby Jobble

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