Director of Staff Development (RN)/ Infection Control Nurse

Company: Greenwich Woods Health Care Center
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

Greenwich Woods Care Center is seeking a *motivated and experienced Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse to join our team*.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Greenwich Woods is a 217-bed long term/short term rehabilitation facility that has been serving the Westchester and Fairfield Counties for more than 30 years. Our facility is conveniently located on the border of Rye Brook NY, with easy access to the Hutchinson/Merritt Parkways and I-684.

The role of the Director of Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse is critical to the success of our employees. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with the ability to engage and inspire our employees to excel in providing safe and effective quality care. Candidate must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut with previous experience in the provision of educational guidance and clinical support in a health care setting. Registered Nurse must also have ICN Certificate.

We value our employees and support job enthusiasm and positive relationships.

*We offer Competitive wages and an excellent benefit package which includes:*
* - Medical And Dental Insurance
* - Paid time off
* - 401 k
* - Company paid Life Insurance
* - Premium pay on holidays
* - Paid Holidays

*Responsibilities*
* Conduct general orientation and mandatory in-service programs in accordance with regulatory requirements
* Provide continuing education to help employees identify strategies that can improve critical thinking, interpersonal and technical skills
* Determine and assess facility educational needs
* Evaluate and monitor transition from orientation to ensure quality resident care in conjunction with the facility's philosophy and core objectives
* Assist and coach employees through knowledge, skill and encouragement
* Apply strategies and teaching modules that foster critical thinking and facilitate a team approach to resident care
* Evaluate competencies and determine what training, support and resources are necessary for individual success
* Communicate areas of concern with the Administrator/DNS
* Perform competency skills to assess safety training in the workplace
* Create optimal employee relations necessary to motivate, recruit and maintain staff retention levels
* Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care and infection control, to include Universal Precautions.
* Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
* Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for preventing and controlling infections, to include the establishing of Universal Precautions. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents and staff.
* Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

*Qualifications*
* Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License
* ICN Certification
* Proficient knowledge of CMS and state regulations in order to promote best practices in education and training.
* 3-5 years of clinical managerial nursing experience
* Ability to effectively communicate with nursing personnel in a health care setting
* Excellent computer skills, including experience with EMR's
* Highly effective as a team leader and motivator
* Detail-oriented with solid organizational skills
* Ability to work flexible hours, when necessary
* Ability to communicate effectively with both a diverse clientele and workforce through sound business decisions, diplomacy and discretion

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Geriatrics
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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