Athena Health

Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse

Athena Health • $83K — $104K *
Sandisfield, MA 01255In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Nursing degree from an accredited institution
  • Active RN license in Massachusetts
  • CPR certification
  • At least one year of supervisory nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility
  • Preferred certification in infection control and/or wound care

Responsibilities

  • Ensure completion of general orientation for all employees
  • Conduct job-specific orientation for nursing staff
  • Develop and implement educational programs based on needs
  • Create and distribute educational calendars
  • Maintain a resource library for staff education
  • Accurately maintain staff development records
  • Report infection-related issues to the Infection Control Committee
  • Document details related to Infection Control & Prevention and Skin Integrity Programs
  • Evaluate infection control practices through monthly rounds

Benefits

  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Holiday pay for all employees
  • Overtime pay for hourly staff
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Discount programs for employees
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Vacation and personal time
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
Full Job Description
We are hiring a Director of Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse to join our dynamic care team at Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield!

Berkshire Rehab is a 57-bed all-male skilled nursing facility. Salaried role with weekly pay of $40 to $50 per hour. 40 hours a week.

The purpose of your job is to direct educational programs for the nursing department while overseeing the infection control and wound programs.
Experience & Education:
  • Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university.
  • Must possess an active and unencumbered LPN or RN license in Massachusetts.
  • Must be CPR certified.
  • Must have at least one (1) year of nursing supervision in a skilled nursing facility.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that general orientation is completed for all employees.
  • Conduct job-specific orientation for Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
  • Develop and implement educational programs based on identified needs to ensure the knowledge and skills of personnel.
  • Develop and distribute annual and monthly education calendars.
  • Maintain a library of resource information and self-study programs for facility staff
  • Maintain staff development records accurately and timely.
  • Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, direct, and evaluate our Infection Control Program and its components to ensure an effective Infection Prevention & Control Program is maintained.
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation related to the Infection Control & Prevention Program.
  • Conduct monthly surveillance rounds to evaluate the status of Infection-related practices in the facility.

Benefits:
  • Weekly Pay
  • Holiday & Overtime Pay
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Exclusive Employer Discount Program
  • 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Vacation and Personal Time
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

About Athena Health

Athenahealth, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based services for healthcare providers. The company was founded in 1997 by Jonathan Bush and Todd Park and is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts. Athenahealth's services include electronic health records, revenue cycle management, and patient engagement. The company serves healthcare providers in the United States and has been recognized for its innovative approach to healthcare technology. In 2018, Athenahealth generated $1.2 billion in revenue.
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Size
5,100 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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