Professional Development & Infection Control Nurse; RN

Professional Development & Infection Control Nurse (RN)

iCare Health Network is seeking a dynamic and experienced Professional Development & Infection Control Nurse (RN) to join our Fresh River Healthcare team.

Full Time – Monday to Friday.

• Develop and implement quality in-service education programs for staff, as required in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the impact of in-service programs and amend as required based on outcomes.
• Spend a majority of time on the nursing units to evaluate and correct nursing care as needed.
• Ensure facility compliance with current CDC, OSHA, state and federal regulations.
• Coach employees on proper nursing practices and procedures.
• Make house rounds regularly throughout the shift and consult with the RN Supervisor and Charge Nurses on education needs.
• Ensure educational programs are current and align with government regulations, company policies, mission and goals.
• Provide an appropriate climate for learning and facilitate the adult learning process.
• Assist adult learners in identifying their learning needs and the effective learning activities required to meet clinical needs.
• Respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory agency visits, surveys and issues outside normal work hours; participate in on‑call rotation for clinical emergencies and other clinical/facility issues.
• Assist the DNS in ongoing training of nursing staff to support clinical services and exceed established competency levels; monitor and assist in training specialty unit personnel to maintain active competencies or certifications required for the specific unit.

• At least 2 years of increased responsibility in a supervisory position in long‑term care and/or rehabilitation facility or hospital setting, or an equivalent nursing education degree program.
• Six months of training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
• IV certification required.
• Infection Control certification preferred.
• Experience with state survey process, survey tag numbers, and quality measures preferred.
• Valid RN licensure.

• Base pay based on experience.
• Affordable health insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Opportunities for continuing education with monthly PDC meetings, excellent benefits, and more.
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• So much more!