Athena Health

Staff Development 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/Wound 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 up to $40 to $50 an hour. Can be an LPN or RN.

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 RN license in Massachusetts.
  • Must be CPR certified.
  • Must have at least one (1) year of nursing supervision in a skilled nursing facility.
  • Certification in infection control and/or wound care preferred.

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.
  • Communicates and informs the Infection Control and Prevention Committee of any infection-related issue.
  • Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation related to the Infection Control & Prevention Program.
  • Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation related to the facility's Skin Integrity Program.
  • Evaluates the status of infection-related practices in the facility via monthly surveillance rounds.

Specific Requirements:
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
  • Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
  • Must be knowledgeable in the privacy rule, comply with facility's privacy practices, train staff in the same and provide additional training if changes are made to policies and/or there is staff non-compliance.
  • Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
  • Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
  • Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
  • Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
  • Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills to ensure standards of nursing practice.

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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