Staff Development and Infection Prevention Nurse
Dennett Rehab Center, Oakland, MD, United States
Job Title
Staff Development and Infection Prevention Nurse
Job Location
Oakland, Maryland
Company Name
Dennett Rehab Center
Organization Name
Dennett Rehab Center
Job Summary
Join our dedicated team at Dennett Rehab Center as a Staff Development and Infection Prevention Nurse, where you will play a critical role in enhancing patient care quality and making a difference in the lives of others. As part of our exciting new chapter focused on elevating the standard of care, you will have the opportunity to train and educate nursing associates, develop and implement QAPI programs, and safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of our guests.
Responsibilities
Staff Development
Desire and ability to effectively train and educate all nursing associates and other associates as applicable
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in-service, and orientation
QAPI Leadership
Direct the design, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the QAPI program and facilitate meetings
Identify trends, system breakdowns, and high-risk areas through audits, analysis, and staff input
Develop, lead, and document Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs)
Ensure QAPI documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and survey-ready
Infection Preventionist
Responsible for identifying, controlling, and preventing outbreaks of infections in the facility
Collects and analyzes infection control data to monitor infectious outbreaks in the facility and surrounding community
Develops, implements, and maintains ongoing training and educational programs for all facility personnel in relation to infection control topics
Acts as an infection control educational resource for employees, community members, guests, and their families
Ensures facility compliance with federal, state, and local infection control standards
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has indirect supervisor responsibilities for Certified Nurse Aides and other nursing personnel as well as on-call duties
Requirements
Registered Nurse (RN) license required
Long Term Care experience
Infection Prevention Training Preferred
Proven experience in quality assurance or a similar role within healthcare
Strong knowledge of internal medicine, inpatient care, and memory care practices
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with staff and management
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills to assess compliance with standards
Job Type
Full-time
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Staff Development and Infection Prevention Nurse
Job Location
Oakland, Maryland
Company Name
Dennett Rehab Center
Organization Name
Dennett Rehab Center
Job Summary
Join our dedicated team at Dennett Rehab Center as a Staff Development and Infection Prevention Nurse, where you will play a critical role in enhancing patient care quality and making a difference in the lives of others. As part of our exciting new chapter focused on elevating the standard of care, you will have the opportunity to train and educate nursing associates, develop and implement QAPI programs, and safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of our guests.
Responsibilities
Staff Development
Desire and ability to effectively train and educate all nursing associates and other associates as applicable
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in-service, and orientation
QAPI Leadership
Direct the design, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the QAPI program and facilitate meetings
Identify trends, system breakdowns, and high-risk areas through audits, analysis, and staff input
Develop, lead, and document Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs)
Ensure QAPI documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and survey-ready
Infection Preventionist
Responsible for identifying, controlling, and preventing outbreaks of infections in the facility
Collects and analyzes infection control data to monitor infectious outbreaks in the facility and surrounding community
Develops, implements, and maintains ongoing training and educational programs for all facility personnel in relation to infection control topics
Acts as an infection control educational resource for employees, community members, guests, and their families
Ensures facility compliance with federal, state, and local infection control standards
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has indirect supervisor responsibilities for Certified Nurse Aides and other nursing personnel as well as on-call duties
Requirements
Registered Nurse (RN) license required
Long Term Care experience
Infection Prevention Training Preferred
Proven experience in quality assurance or a similar role within healthcare
Strong knowledge of internal medicine, inpatient care, and memory care practices
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with staff and management
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills to assess compliance with standards
Job Type
Full-time
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