Infection Control Nurse /Staff Education Director
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Bethany Health Care Center is a non-profit 84-bed skilled nursing facility located in Framingham, MA. We are looking for an Infection Control Nurse/ Staff Development to join our team.
Infection Control Nurse/ Staff Development Director
Full Time 40 hours/week (Monday - Friday)
Job Description:
Provide general orientation, mandatory in-services, continuing education, and other training to meet all department and facility needs and regulatory requirements.
Manage all new-hire health needs (physicals and TB screening), and annual TB screening for all employees.
Conduct orientation and evaluation of all personnel ensure competencies are completed prior to staff coming off orientation.
Orient and supervise staff on EMR system, policies, procedures, and annual mandatory in-services.
Assist in preparations for successful DPH/CMS Surveys
Perform PPD testing, regulator fitting, flu shots, and vaccinations for staff.
Work with the supervisors of the departments to resolve issues that cause the spread of microorganisms.
Performs Infection Control Rounds daily
Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with the Infection Control Surveillance program in accordance with CMS regulations.
Monitors the facility infection rates for both staff and residents
Conduct regular audits and surveillance of infection control practices, perform daily rounds.
Analyze infection data and trends, providing recommendations for improvement. Reports trends to QAPI.
Educate staff on infection prevention practices.
Requirements:
Must be a Nurse (RN/LPN) in good standing and currently licensed by the state of MA.
Previous experience in a long-term care facility or other healthcare related facility.
Bethany Health Care Center is an award-winning, 84 bed skilled nursing facility caring for elderly lay and religious women from the MetroWest area. As a facility, Bethany has been recognized nationally for its successful and innovated approach to resident care. We were 1 of 10 U.S. facilities asked by CMS (twice) to assist in developing Best Practices guides for all U.S. Nursing Homes.
- Location:
- Framingham
- Job Type:
- FullTime