Staff Development and Infection Prevention Coordinator

Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Joint Commission, American Healthcare Association Bronze Medal Award-winning, short-term rehab, long term, and skilled nursing care community. We are conveniently located in the heart of Boston/Dorchester in a quiet, residential neighborhood. If you are looking for a quality, well respected facility- then this is the job for you! We are dedicated to our residents and team members- come join us!

We are hiring a Staff Development and Infection Prevention Coordinator (SDC/IPC) to join our team. St. Joseph's is a fast paced, sub-acute and long-term rehabilitation skilled nursing care provider. The SDC/IPC is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of programs and practices relating to clinical development and Infection Control Management.

• Observe and evaluate the clinical skills of staff to ensure adherence to Facility, State, and CMS policies.
• Develop nursing staff knowledge and skills through training; utilize clinical data to determine education needs to improve clinical outcomes.
• Coordinate the Licensed Nurse/Certified Nursing Assistant Orientation programs with preceptors in order to provide meaningful and effective training for newly hired nursing staff. Provides oversite to our established, internal Preceptor Programs.
• Implement new nursing policies and procedures.
• Provide Certified Nursing Assistants with a minimum of 12 hours of education annually.
• Maintains employee health and education files.
• Implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.
• Lead the centers Infection Control Committee and manage the Antibiotic Stewardship Program.
• Maintain center-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain the Antibiotic Line Listing, report trends, and develop action plans to address opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in the facilities QAPI Committee, presents IC trends and improvement plan.
• Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate). Ensures local public health is notified of reportable diseases.

• Hold a valid Registered Nurse, RN, license. LPN with nursing management/leadership may be considered. Resumes from non-licensed, non-nursing candidates are unqualified and will not be considered.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, educate and evaluate in English. Other languages are helpful but not required.
• Must be able to add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook are required
• Infection Preventionist certification or ability to complete within 2 months of hire

• At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Management experience in the long-term care setting.

• Competitive compensation- above the industry standard. Salary is based on licensure and experience.
• Weekly pay
  -every Thursday!
• A comprehensive, outstanding benefit package including generous vacation, sick, and holidays. Great health plan options, including a Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HRA), dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution and reimbursement options.
• 100% paid by employer life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Monthly employee recognition programs- we like to have fun!
• Free onsite parking directly in our onsite parking lot.
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus.
• Our facility is conveniently accessible to the Red Line / MBTA.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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