Director of Staff Development

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

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

Experience:
Skilled Nursing Facility: 1 year (Preferred)
Staff Development: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
Infection Control Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:
Greenwich, CT 06831 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person