Infection Control Specialist Staff Development Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control Specialist/Staff Development

Benefits of the Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control Specialist/Staff Development

• Daily Pay Option! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
• Competitive Pay Rates!
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan and 401k
• Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
• NEW Generous PTO to include Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support.
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continuous professional training.
• An employer who cares about YOU

Location: 440 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Riverstreet Manor is currently looking for a full time Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control Specialist/Staff Development to assist with leading our nursing team! Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurse (RN) with leadership experience in long-term care? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for YOU!

Requirements of the Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control Specialist/Staff Development

• Must possess, as a minimum, an Associates Degree, or BS preferred and completed nursing school
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in this state.
• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
• Must have experience in supervising, managerial and principles, practice of teaching, etc.
• Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique to include standard/transmission-based precautions
• APIC Certification in infection prevention and control preferred, but not necessary.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control Specialist/Staff Development

• Communicate with department directors to determine departmental training needs
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to our infection prevention and control and employee health programs.
• Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for Nurse Supervisors/Charge Nurses.
• Report all reportable diseases to the county and state health departments
• Assist with in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence for the nursing staff.
• Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs in relation to prevention and control of infections.
• Participate in planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes for CNAs/GNAs and any other nursing personnel that provide instructions on "how to do the job," and ensure a well-educated nursing service department.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Assist in training department personnel in identifying tasks that involve potential exposure to blood or body fluids.

A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with.

Riverstreet Manor is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.