What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/LPN Staff Development & Infection Prevention position at Apple Rehab?
Join Our Caring Team at Apple Rehab West Haven! (Competitive Rates Offered Based on Experience)
Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, family-oriented environment? Look no further! Nestled at 308 Savin Avenue in West Haven, Apple Rehab West Haven stands as a respected 90-bed facility deeply ingrained within its community. Renowned for our commitment to exceptional care, we take pride in our significant following of returning residents who cherish the compassionate support and genuine familial ambiance cultivated by our dedicated and longstanding staff members.
Why Choose Apple Rehab West Haven? We operate as a unified team, driven by a collective goal to ensure the well-being and comfort of our residents. Our team, comprising exceptionally skilled professionals, is renowned for its prowess, attracting individuals from our community seeking our specialized services.
About Us: As a family-owned and operated company, Apple Rehab prioritizes treating residents and staff like family. With our senior management based in our local Avon, CT office, we ensure superior care from a company deeply rooted in your community. Our leadership is not distant but right in your backyard, offering a supportive and collaborative environment.
Job Opportunity: RN/LPN Staff Development Coordinator & Infection Preventionist
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Openings:
Plans, controls, and executes the implementation of new hire orientation and ongoing training programs for all personnel to ensure the maintenance and continuity of a high standard of services throughout the facility.
Infection Preventionist Functions:
Note: Benefits and requirements may vary based on employment status and hours worked. Inquire within for specific details.
(Apple Rehab is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.)
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Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, family-oriented environment? Look no further! Nestled at 308 Savin Avenue in West Haven, Apple Rehab West Haven stands as a respected 90-bed facility deeply ingrained within its community. Renowned for our commitment to exceptional care, we take pride in our significant following of returning residents who cherish the compassionate support and genuine familial ambiance cultivated by our dedicated and longstanding staff members.
Why Choose Apple Rehab West Haven? We operate as a unified team, driven by a collective goal to ensure the well-being and comfort of our residents. Our team, comprising exceptionally skilled professionals, is renowned for its prowess, attracting individuals from our community seeking our specialized services.
About Us: As a family-owned and operated company, Apple Rehab prioritizes treating residents and staff like family. With our senior management based in our local Avon, CT office, we ensure superior care from a company deeply rooted in your community. Our leadership is not distant but right in your backyard, offering a supportive and collaborative environment.
Job Opportunity: RN/LPN Staff Development Coordinator & Infection Preventionist
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Openings:
- Full Time
Plans, controls, and executes the implementation of new hire orientation and ongoing training programs for all personnel to ensure the maintenance and continuity of a high standard of services throughout the facility.
Infection Preventionist Functions:
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates the infection control program. Researches current literature and technical reports to ensure that the facility’s infection control processes and procedures are maintained to appropriate standards. Communicates compliance related issues to appropriate parties. Monitors, through surveillance and inspection, as appropriate, to ensure that proper infection prevention procedures are being followed consistently and within quality standards.
- Collaborates with and assists supervisors and professionals in training and educating all personnel as to the importance of required infection prevention procedures. Prepares required reports for quarterly medical staff meetings.
- Monitors all residents and staff infections. Tracks and oversees reporting of any outbreaks within the facility. Also coordinates and tracks IV and antiobiotic usage within resident population. Consults on wound care and tracks wounds and skin issues of all types. Provides direct nursing care as needed by the Nursing Services Department.
- Wound care certified in accordance with requirements of the CMS Mega Rule.
- Must hold a current state RN/LPN license and be a nurse in good standing.
- Must meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements.
- Ability to supervise and instruct others.
- Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility.
- Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative, and infection control requirements, OSHA laws and regulations, nursing and medical practices, and guidelines governing long term care.
- Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
- Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks.
- Scholarships and career development opportunities
- Generous 4 weeks of paid time off
- 7 paid holidays
- Health insurance benefits
- Short & long-term disability coverage
- Access to Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD telephone service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance coverage
- 401K retirement program
- Longevity credit for dedicated service
Note: Benefits and requirements may vary based on employment status and hours worked. Inquire within for specific details.
(Apple Rehab is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.)
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