Centre Avenue Health & Rehab , located at 815 Centre Ave, Ft. Collins, is hiring high-quality Infection Preventionist who play an important role in the recovery and well-being of our post-acute patients and elderly residents.

We are proud of our record of providing quality senior care services to Northern Colorado since 1971. We are a family-oriented company which is privately owned and operated. Our deep commitment to the quality senior care that we provide cannot be achieved without our talented staff.

Compensation

• Starting wages $77k- $98k per year depending on experience
• 3 opportunities for raises in your first year
• Opportunities for growth within our company

Benefits

Our employees who work 24 hours per week qualify for a full range of benefits including

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Free health care clinics for anyone covered by the healthcare plan
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounts at our pharmacy
• Discounts at our medical equipment stores

Work Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• 8:30am - 5:00pm
• On call rotation

Nurse Manager

• Must be able to demonstrate results-oriented leadership with a high level of professionalism
• Must be able to cultivate a strong team to support all aspects of patient care
• Oversees the quality of care of residents
• Serves as a coach and resource for nurses and CNAs
• Collaborates with Charge Nurses regarding acute issues
• Help monitor and track quality measures
• Work with the admissions department on pending admissions

Infection Preventionist

• Oversees the Infection Control program for the facility as well as antibiotic stewardship and ensures compliance with all Federal and State requirements in that area
• Must be able to demonstrate results-oriented leadership with a high level of professionalism
• Must be able to cultivate a strong team to support all aspects of patient care
• Oversees the quality of care of residents
• Serves as a coach and resource for nurses and CNAs
• Collaborates with Charge Nurses regarding acute issues
• Help monitor and track quality measures and illnesses
• Keep up-to-date with required education

Requirements

• Preferably one year of experience in a nursing leadership, management, rehabilitation nursing, and/or Skilled Nursing care or Long Term Care
• Must have an unencumbered RN Colorado or multi-state license
• Must have knowledge of nursing service administration, medical surgical nursing, geriatrics, and regulations governing skilled nursing facilities
• Must also have a good understanding of adult learning principles and effective teaching methods
• BSN and acute care experience preferred