What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Prevention Nurse position at The Courville at Nashua?
The Courville at Nashua is a Senior Healthcare Community in Nashua, NH. We are locally owned and operated and committed to providing personalized service and care. We’re looking for an experienced Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist (RN or LPN) to join our dedicated staff:
- SNF Experience requried!
- M-F schedule
- On-call rotation
- RN preferred or strong LPN will be considered
Why chose to work at The Courvilles:
- Person-centered care
- Innovative leader in senior care
- Hospitality-focused environment
- Generous Shift Differentials
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Excellent insurance package
Scheduling interviews now to come meet our team, tour our community, and see what HumanKindness means at The Courvilles:
- Strong teamwork ethic
- Welcoming environment
- Slower-paced, more personal setting
- Get to know our residents and their families
- Make a difference every day!
An excellent opportunity to join a locally-owned business committed to customer service and care. A great opportunity that could be the start of a great career at The Courvilles.
Job Description: This position has primary responsibility for the infection prevention program and general staff development. The IP/SDC leads activities aimed at preventing infections and ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms. The IP/SDC also provides education and training to staff on best evidence-based practices such as those published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with responsibility for creating employee training programs aligned with the company's objectives. Training should include interesting and creative techniques to disseminate information and help staff attain a better understanding of the material used. The IP/SDC will also identify and collaborate with business partners.
This position requires a motivated and energetic individual. Candidates should have an RN degree along with relevant experience. The right candidate will have a passion for human kindness and wellness for life.
Job functions for IP/SDC include but are not limited to:
- Identify disease patterns within the community
- Develop programs and initiatives that will reduce the chance of contracting disease
- Conduct interviews to better understand the spread of disease
- Collect samples to recognize problem areas
- Prepare documentation that may be used for community education or to modify health policy
- Disseminate infection prevention information, including surveillance data and policy decisions.
- Provide education for staff members and independent practitioners in consultation with the county and state department of health
- Prevent outbreaks, track outbreaks, and implement protocols to identify disease and minimize or contain the spread of disease.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and requirements from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC), other accrediting healthcare organizations, and state regulations
- Hold classes for all personnel for review of safety measures, fire procedure, and infection control
- Give recognition for work well done verbally and through use of anecdotal notes
- Maintain records of all education conducted
- Orient new nurses and CNA’s and confirm clinical competency
- Conduct general education programs for all new employees
- Provide discipline and constructive criticism as indicated
- Assist in teaching THP and LNA training programs
- Communicate with Department Heads to identify specific training needs
Benefits: Employee benefits include competitive wages, medical insurance, dental insurance, earned time, 401K, flexible spending accounts, and paid life insurance for eligible employees.