Development Coordinator​/Infection Preventionist

Owenton Healthcare and Rehabilitation is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator/ Infection Preventionist

At Owenton Healthcare and Rehab, we believe in more than just providing care—we believe in creating a family. Nestled in the heart of a small, tight-knit community, our facility reflects the close bonds and supportive atmosphere that make Owenton special.

Our team members love working here because it feels like home, where everyone is family-oriented, flexible, and understanding. We nurture our staff and residents alike, offering opportunities for growth, experience, and fun. Whether it's learning from our residents, giving back to the community, or participating in our regular events and activities, there’s always something fulfilling to be part of at Owenton.

Join us and experience the warmth, positivity, and togetherness that make our facility truly unique.

• Quarterly Micro Raises: Consistently rewarding exceptional performance with quarterly salary increases. Eligible for up to 5.5% raise per year!
• Bucket List Rewards Program: Unique rewards program celebrating milestones and achievements.
• Career Growth Opportunities
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  We prioritize internal growth and advancement.
• Monthly Staff Appreciation Events: Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.
• Shift Differentials: Providing additional compensation for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Daily Pay Option: Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.
• Weekend Warrior Program: Providing premium pay opportunities for weekend shifts.
• Uniforms Offered
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  Ensuring a unified workplace environment.

The SDC/ Infection Preventionist is responsible for the management and implementation of Infection Control. The person in this role will ensure consistent observance of approved quality standards of care and compliance with established policies and procedures in the provision of resident/client care.

• Provide support to the Director of Nursing with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
• Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
• Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
• Supervise and assist with scheduling of employees within established state guidelines.
• Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a CNA, and/or GNA/CMA as applicable, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
• Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes.
• Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary.
• Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of this Center.

• Active RN license is preferred.
• Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.
• Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices is strongly preferred.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team…