Infection Control Coordinator monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and contain outbreak. Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes as needed. Being an Infection Control Coordinator provides related education to staff. Prepares simple cultures as needed for environmental and individual studies. Additionally, Infection Control Coordinator evaluates sterilization and disinfection methods and recommends changes as necessary. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Infection Control Coordinator contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Infection Control Coordinator typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Join our excellent team of professionals to help meet the medical, social and spiritual needs of the people we serve. St. Vincent de Paul Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Berlin, NH, is an 74-bed skilled nursing facility offering short and long-term care in a warm, supportive atmosphere where residents are cared for according to their individual needs. We are proud to be a part of Catholic Charities New Hampshire’s continuum of care.
We are looking for an experienced, Full Time Staff Development/Infection Control Coordinator to join our nursing management team.
Full Benefits
Staff Development/Infection Control Coordinator Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
• Plan, develop, direct, evaluate and coordinate staff development educational programs to include new hire orientation, staff in-services and on-the-job training
• Assure that all employees are informed, oriented and knowledgeable about job assignments, exposures and instructions needed to provide the highest quality of care
• Monitors employee compliance
• Provide staffing coverage as requested to maintain appropriate staff ratios
• Share “on call” responsibility with other nurse managers
Requirements
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State of New Hampshire and be in good standing with the NH Board of Nursing
• Must have at least two years’ experience as a supervisor in a healthcare facility, preferably in a long-term care setting
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures that pertain to long-term care
• Must be CPR/BCLS and IV certified
• Interact professionally with residents, family members, visitors, staff and governmental agencies
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, marital or familial status, age or mental or physical handicap.