Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist​/Development Coordinator

Infection Preventionist/Staff Development Coordinator

Amoroso Woodridge is looking for a Registered Nurse to fulfill the position of Infection Preventionist/Staff Development Coordinator. The Registered Nurse chosen for this position will work closely with, and report to the Director of Nursing.

Amoroso Woodridge is a privately-owned, 95-bed skilled nursing facility in Harrisburg. We strive to provide exceptional care to our residents in a warm, home-like environment.

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years experience in a long-term care/skilled nursing management/supervisory role
• Formal Infection Preventionist training (CDC/CMS training is acceptable)
• Experience training/developing staff using various educational mediums, including electronic, in-person, one-on-one, and group training.
• Creativity in educational inservice presentation to foster learning
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills
• PA-PSRS and NHSN experience strongly preferred - candidate will need to secure access to NHSN within 60 days of hire

• Manage and execute the Infection Prevention Program, including tracking, surveillance, reporting, and education
• Champion the facility's immunization program for residents and staff
• Chair the Infection Control Meeting
• Active member of the QAA Committee; participates in QAA sub-committees as assigned
• Provide individual and group education based on Federal and State requirements, facility need, and staff performance
• Coordinate and oversee the facility's New Employee Orientation
• Work closely with medical providers
• Make rounds to identify educational needs and compliance with infection control practices
• Provide educational sessions for staff in all departments and all shifts
• Be an active member of the nursing team to improve clinical outcomes
• Identify improvement opportunities and develop action plans
• Other duties as described in the job description/assigned by the DON

• Typically Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
• Off hours (evening, night shift, weekends) to provide education to staff working on those shifts - typically 1-2 times per month and as needed
• Alternate hours will be required based on the needs of the facility
• Participate in an on-call rotation with other Nursing Administration Team members

• Medical, dental, and vision plans - available the first of the next month after starting
• Competitive salary (this is salaried management position, not hourly)
• Opportunity for growth
• Generous PTO package
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supportive Team
• Much more