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Discover Stability, Family Atmosphere, and Exceptional Care at Zebulon Rehabilitation Center
Calling All Compassionate RNs Seeking a Rewarding Career in a Stable, Family-Oriented Environment!
Zebulon Rehabilitation Center, a Top-Rated Nursing Facility according to U.S. News & World Report 2024 through 2026, a 2025 Bronze Quality Award winner, and 2026 Silver Qaulity Award winner, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Infection Control/Staff Development RN to join our team. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork, long-standing relationships, and exceptional resident care are our top priorities.
Why Choose Zebulon Rehabilitation Center?
- Award-Winning Care & Family Atmosphere: We're proud to be recognized for our exceptional care and our commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive work environment that feels like home.
- Clean and Efficient Workplace: We take pride in maintaining an exceptionally clean environment and ensuring you have all the tools you need to work efficiently and effectively.
- Stable and Tenured Team: Many of our nurses and leaders have a long history with Zebulon, fostering a strong sense of consistency, loyalty, and collaboration within our team.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Are you a skilled and passionate RN seeking a career that values teamwork, a family atmosphere, strong leadership, and the opportunity to provide exceptional care? We'd love to have you join our team!
- Meet with our Administrator and discuss your career goals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Tour our beautiful facility and experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
- Learn more about our opportunities and how you can contribute to exceptional care at Zebulon Rehabilitation Center.
Apply today and take the first step towards a fulfilling nursing career in a stable, family-oriented environment!
- Provide general and clinical orientation to new staff members.
- Provide live annual training sessions monthly so you have time and opportunity to interact with the staff.
- Track training attendance, competencies, and state and federal requirements for all staff in Relias.
- Conduct hands on skills fairs.
- Perform and track competency evaluations.
- Lead our Mentor Program.
- Evaluate and educate individual needs of the staff at the center.
- Responsible for the administration of the center's Infection Prevention and Infection Control Program. You will identify, investigate, and report infections and communicable diseases and educate staff on the control and prevention of those infections.
- Associate degree or above in Nursing (ASN) required.
- Clear and active Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure in the state of NC.
- Two (2 ) years' nursing experience required.
- Long-Term Care or SNF Nursing experience OR Clinical Education and Staff Development experience strongly preferred.
- CDC - IPCO Certification required or must be willing to complete within 5 days of employment.
About Us
Zebulon Rehabilitation Center, located at 509 W Gannon Ave Zebulon, NC 27597, is a 60 bed skilled nursing center that offers in-patient residential care, short-term rehabilitation and specialty services. Our property features private and semi-private rooms, landscaped grounds, 7-day per week admissions, and rehabilitation gym with up to 7 day per week therapy, and we accept a wide variety of insurance plans. We manage situations to create positive outcomes. To learn more, please visit www.zebulonrehab.com today!
- Sincere Appreciation...for everyone
- Hearing Needs...and responding quickly
- Caring Approach...in everything we do
- Managing Situations...for positive outcomes
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Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of NursingValid state licensure as an RN or LPNMinimum of two years’ experience as an Infection Preventionist or related healthcare experience with knowledge of patient care practices, microbiology, infectious diseases, and epidemiology.Completion of Infection Prevention training/IPCO Certification prior to assuming the role.CIC or APIC preferred.