Professional Development and Infection Control Nurse

iCare Health Network is seeking a motivated, organized Registered Nurse to join our team as an Infection Preventionist / Professional Development Coordinator (IP/PDC). This role combines infection prevention, staff education, and wound care in a long-term care and rehabilitation setting.

We are willing to train the right candidate! Previous IP/PDC experience is not required. Training, resources, and ongoing hands-on support are provided by experienced regional clinical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Infection Prevention & Control

• Coordinate the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program with support from regional clinical leadership.

• Conduct infection surveillance, monitor trends, and complete required reporting.

• Promote infection prevention practices through rounds, audits, and staff education.

• Collaborate with facility leadership on outbreak management, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.

Professional Development Coordinator

• Coordinate and monitor staff education and training compliance through Relias.

• Organize and complete annual nursing competencies and required skills assessments.

• Provide staff education and in-services as needed, including education related to survey findings and plans of correction.

• Collaborate with nursing leadership to support new hire orientation and ongoing staff development.

Wound Care

• Participate in weekly wound rounds with the wound care provider.

• Monitor wound assessments, healing progress, and documentation.

• Collaborate with the nursing team and wound care provider to support wound treatment and prevention.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotating weekend on-call schedule, providing staffing coverage when necessary.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.

• One year of increased nursing responsibility or leadership experience preferred, but not required.

• Infection Control Certification required; resources and assistance provided to obtain certification if not currently certified.

• CT IV Management Certification required; training provided if not currently certified.

• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $100,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience.

• Health insurance, time off benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan with matching.

• Training, professional development, and ongoing support from regional clinical leadership.

• Opportunities for career growth within iCare Health Network.

Whether you are an experienced infection prevention nurse or an RN interested in developing new skills, we encourage you to apply!

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