HumanGood
Director Staff Development/Infection Preventionist
HumanGood, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, United States, 19046
Rydal Park, a premier Life Plan Community located in Jenkintown, is hiring a Director of Staff Development/Infection Preventionist to join our team!
Salary Range - $90k - $95k depending on experience Work Duties
Provides in-service education for employees with emphasis on regulatory guidelines including OBRA, Title 22 guidelines, etc.;
Meets training requirements established by policy, Title 22 and OBRA in terms of necessary hours and topics available to Team;
Provides in-services for team members campus wide as necessary;
Provides new employee orientation for Team;
Provides individualized training when necessary for Team;
Oversight of the IPCP, which includes at a minimum the following elements:
A system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement based upon the facility assessment and following accepted national standards
The primary duty of the IP is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs. To coordinate and collaborate with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and the Infection Prevention and Control Committee to ensure that an effective infection prevention and control program is maintained at all times.
Collaborate with Facility Leadership and the Medical Director to develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action
Conduct outbreak investigations
Conduct analysis and formulate conclusions, identify occurrences, incubation periods, periods of communicability, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, and susceptibility associated with the infectious disease process
Maintain a system of reporting possible incidents of communicable diseases to local, state, or national agencies as required.
Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program and monitor resident antibiotic use.
Assess the need for, develop and present or oversee presentation of IPCP related education for general orientation, annual and as needed in-services including, but not limited to, the following topics:
Hand Hygiene
Cleaning, disinfection, linen handling, and aseptic techniques during procedures
Specific practices in direct care and ancillary settings
Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and devices
Use of isolation/barrier precautions when indicated
Resident placement, transfer, and discharge
Environmental hazards
Use of patient care products and medical equipment
Resident immunization/vaccination programs
Serve as a member of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee
Serve on, participate in, and attend Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings.
Be accountable for surveillance of health care-acquired (HAI) and Community-acquired infection tracking and trending for residents, staff, and visitors/vendors.
Participates in the national collaboratives and external reporting to CDC NHSN system, and other post-acute care specific quality organizations
To be successful in the role, you would have:
Clinical observation and assessment skills
Proficient computer skills necessary to complete documentation, review electronic health records and communicate with team members.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, public health, or other healthcare science
Specialty training in Infection Prevention and Control through accredited continuing education
Minimum of two years of nursing experience or one year as a nursing supervisor
Current RN license in Pennsylvania
Current CPR certification
Must meet currently or have completed national training requirements for Infection Prevention and Control
What’s in it for you? As one of the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.
At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay.
Full-Time Team Members
20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)
401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
$25 per line Cell Phone Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
5 star employer-paid employee assistance program
Find additional benefits here: www.HGcareers.org
Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members
Medical benefits start the 1st of the month following your start date
Matching 401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
$25 per line Cell Phone Plan
Come see what HumanGood has to offer!
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Salary Range - $90k - $95k depending on experience Work Duties
Provides in-service education for employees with emphasis on regulatory guidelines including OBRA, Title 22 guidelines, etc.;
Meets training requirements established by policy, Title 22 and OBRA in terms of necessary hours and topics available to Team;
Provides in-services for team members campus wide as necessary;
Provides new employee orientation for Team;
Provides individualized training when necessary for Team;
Oversight of the IPCP, which includes at a minimum the following elements:
A system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement based upon the facility assessment and following accepted national standards
The primary duty of the IP is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs. To coordinate and collaborate with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and the Infection Prevention and Control Committee to ensure that an effective infection prevention and control program is maintained at all times.
Collaborate with Facility Leadership and the Medical Director to develop, implement and evaluate annual infection prevention goals and action
Conduct outbreak investigations
Conduct analysis and formulate conclusions, identify occurrences, incubation periods, periods of communicability, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, and susceptibility associated with the infectious disease process
Maintain a system of reporting possible incidents of communicable diseases to local, state, or national agencies as required.
Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program and monitor resident antibiotic use.
Assess the need for, develop and present or oversee presentation of IPCP related education for general orientation, annual and as needed in-services including, but not limited to, the following topics:
Hand Hygiene
Cleaning, disinfection, linen handling, and aseptic techniques during procedures
Specific practices in direct care and ancillary settings
Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and devices
Use of isolation/barrier precautions when indicated
Resident placement, transfer, and discharge
Environmental hazards
Use of patient care products and medical equipment
Resident immunization/vaccination programs
Serve as a member of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee
Serve on, participate in, and attend Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings.
Be accountable for surveillance of health care-acquired (HAI) and Community-acquired infection tracking and trending for residents, staff, and visitors/vendors.
Participates in the national collaboratives and external reporting to CDC NHSN system, and other post-acute care specific quality organizations
To be successful in the role, you would have:
Clinical observation and assessment skills
Proficient computer skills necessary to complete documentation, review electronic health records and communicate with team members.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, public health, or other healthcare science
Specialty training in Infection Prevention and Control through accredited continuing education
Minimum of two years of nursing experience or one year as a nursing supervisor
Current RN license in Pennsylvania
Current CPR certification
Must meet currently or have completed national training requirements for Infection Prevention and Control
What’s in it for you? As one of the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.
At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay.
Full-Time Team Members
20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)
401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
$25 per line Cell Phone Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
5 star employer-paid employee assistance program
Find additional benefits here: www.HGcareers.org
Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members
Medical benefits start the 1st of the month following your start date
Matching 401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
$25 per line Cell Phone Plan
Come see what HumanGood has to offer!
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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