First Atlantic Health Care Portland , ME 04103
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Details
Employment Status: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Seaside: A Superior Level of Heath Care
Seaside Skilled Rehabilitation Center is a leading provider of comprehensive rehabilitation and physical therapy services for Southern Maine. Our convenient location on Portland's Back Cove is the ideal setting for short term or long term care and extended rehabilitation, as well as respite and hospice services. We strive to offer a superior level of heath care, with skilled and professional staff, with an unmatched level of access to many specialists from Cumberland County and beyond. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Seaside follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
Are you ready to put your skills to the test by working for a facility whose average patient acuity is high?
Are you seeking the challenge of working in a healthcare setting with a faster pace and higher admission-rate?
Then this role just may be for you!
Read further for more job details and visit our website at Seaside Healthcare.
POSITION SUMMARY
As part of the facility's interdisciplinary approach to resident and employee safety, the Infection Control & Prevention Nurse will develop and implement infection control procedures and practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SKILLS
Highly energetic individual who demonstrates a desire to develop and implement an effective infection prevention and control program.
Plan and conduct training seminars and exercises and has a working knowledge of nursing practice and theory.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, display leadership and creativity, possess time management skills, and have extensive presentation experience.
Adaptable and flexible in order to meet a wide range of service needs.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Five years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants; Registered Nurses should have a broad level of experience including critical care, emergency medicine, and medical/surgical nursing.
Current professional license in the State of Maine
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) (can obtain upon hire)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Read, analyze, and interpret contracts, technical procedures, and/or government regulations
Display proficiency in computer and software skills
Write reports and other forms of correspondence
Present verbal and/or written information and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
We want to support your work and life balance, so we have flexible shifts available - and would love to speak with you about what interests you.
Flexible Shifts
Pay On Demand: Daily access to your paycheck
Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness
Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
Employer paid life insurance
Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent
Paid Time Off available to all employees
401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
First Atlantic Health Care