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Copper Ridge Nursing

Staff Educator/Infection Control Nurse

Copper Ridge Nursing, Sykesville, Maryland, United States, 21784

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Staff Educator/Infection Control Nurse

– Copper Ridge Nursing

Copper Ridge Nursing & Assisted Living Center is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist (RN) to join our professional staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic individual with a strong work ethic to become part of our fast‑paced organization and make a difference in the lives of our elderly clients. The ideal candidate will be able to multitask effectively, provide compassionate care, and troubleshoot common issues associated with elderly care in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

Acts as the center’s resource for quality systems, clinical practice guidelines, specialty programs, regulations, enforcement, and clinical safe business practices.

Assesses training needs of nursing staff and develops, implements, evaluates, and documents staff development programs including orientation, in‑service, and continuing education.

Coordinates an infection prevention and control program to oversee the general application of the infection control guidelines.

Oversees implementation and documentation of the orientation plan for nursing staff and contractors.

Collaborates with leadership and assists in planning, coordinating, and conducting training related to federal, state, local, and company requirements.

Provides ongoing education related to the quality management system and quality improvement initiatives to facility staff.

Initiates and monitors performance improvement plans in the quality management system.

Participates in clinical risk identification, planning, and process improvement initiatives.

Reviews, analyzes data, and reports infection control trends.

Assists in identification of infection control issues and conducts process and outcome monitoring.

Coordinates and monitors monthly departmental infection control rounds processes.

Coordinates outbreak investigations with the director of nursing and medical director.

Provides monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee.

Assists in the review of infection prevention and control policies, programs, and procedures.

Job Type Part-Time or Full-Time

Benefits 401k, health, life, vision, dental insurance, PTO, overtime pay, TapCheck, premium holiday pay, disability insurance, and stability in the strong leadership/management team.

Requirements RN License. COVID‑19 vaccinations or approved exemption required.

Physical Setting Nursing home

Schedule 8‑hour shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday, On call.

Location In person

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EEO Statement Copper Ridge is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a drug‑free workplace.

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