A family-owned business since 1955, purchased in partnership by Eastern Maine Health Systems and First Atlantic Healthcare in 2013, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has offered quality care to the elderly in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and surrounding area communities. We have become well known for that care and we continue that tradition with pride. Since 1972, we have been in our modern 93-bed facility on the Guilford Road in Dover-Foxcroft, and have been providing the utmost in quality care services since. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care. This job also includes staff development for the Nursing department. 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 + Responsible for the facility’s activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms. + + Systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data in order to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate public health practices. + + Conducts educational and training activities for healthcare workers through instruction and dissemination of information on healthcare practices. 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