Blumenthal Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greensboro, NC is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to join our team as the Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Prevention Specialist

As the Staff Development Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in our ability to continuously provide Care Beyond Compare through your exceptional guidance and education of the nursing team. You'll be instrumental in developing a culture of excellence, ensuring adherence to protocols and best practices, and empowering our nursing team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to every patient. Your guidance and support will be pivotal in maintaining our standards of excellence and enhancing the overall patient experience.

What we offer

Competitive pay commensurate with experience.

Excellent Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) 

401(k), Flexible Spending Account, & Other Elective Benefits Available

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career Growth Opportunities

What you'll do

Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates the healthcare center’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.

Conducts compliance audits; provides supervision and training as necessary.

Implements action plans to resolve areas of deficient practice.

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly infection control rounds and accurately record findings.

Collect and analyze infection surveillance information for patients and employees.

Manage the healthcare center’s Tuberculosis program.

Ensures applicable transmission-based precautions are initiated, implemented, and communicated with the interdisciplinary team.

Conducts, attends, and participates in orientation, training, and in-service programs.

Coordinates and manages vaccine programs for patients and employees.

Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates the healthcare center’s Antibiotic Stewardship Program.

Participates in and provides appropriate reporting to the Quality Assurance committee as it relates to the healthcare center’s Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Program.

Attends corporate level education programs as indicated.

Ensure compliance with company policies as well as all federal, state, and local regulations.

Performs other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the healthcare center.

Develop, coordinate, and lead training and in-service education programs for staff.

Promote culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Maintain accurate records of all training activities and certifications.

Conduct competency assessments and provide remedial training as needed.

Perform other duties as required to provide exceptional care to each resident.

What you need

One year of experience in Infection Preventionist or related role.

Infection Control Practitioner Certification (CIC) preferred.

Active, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice.

Strong clinical knowledge and expertise in nursing practice and patient care.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and lead a diverse team of healthcare professionals.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Highly organized and detail oriented. 

Ability to work independently or as part of a team. 

Completion or willingness to complete specialized training in infection prevention and control.

Thorough knowledge of standard methods and criteria for identifying health care associated infections using an approach that consists of surveillance, data collection, and trending for identification.

Strong ability to make independent decisions and work without direct supervision.

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the public.

Must be knowledgeable of computer systems and applications.

Excellent customer service focus.

If you're looking to join an outstanding team of professionals where every day you can make a sincere difference in someone's life, we're looking for you!