RN IP/Staff development

Comfort Creek Nursing and Rehab is hiring a RN IP/Staff development to work both short term rehabilitation and long-term care.

RN Infection Preventionist / Staff Development Coordinator

Job Summary

The RN Infection Preventionist / Staff Development Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the facility's infection prevention program and coordinating staff education and training to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the facility's infection prevention and control program.
• Monitor, track, and report infections.
• Conduct infection control audits and facility rounds.
• Ensure proper hand hygiene, PPE use, and isolation precautions.
• Investigate and assist with infection outbreaks.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and staff in-services.
• Provide ongoing staff education and annual competencies.
• Maintain training and infection control documentation.
• Assist with survey preparation and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in QAPI meetings and performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Current, active Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and CMS regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Infection Preventionist training preferred.

Reports To

Director of Nursing and/or Facility Administrator.

Position Goal: Promote resident safety, prevent the spread of infections, and ensure staff are properly trained and prepared to provide quality resident care.

*Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.