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Professional Development and Infection Control Nurse

Touchpoints At Chestnut

Broad Brook, CT 06088 • 10/21/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Touchpoints at Chestnut is seeking an experienced Professional Development andInfection Prevention Nurseto join ourteam. RN required.

This role is responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing quality in-service education programs for staff, as may be required in accordance with established policies and procedures.

  • Evaluating quality impact of in-service programs, amends as required based on outcome.

  • Spending a majority of time on the nursing units to evaluate and correct nursing care as needed.

  • Ensuring that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, state & federal regulations.

  • Coaching employees on proper nursing practices and procedures.

  • Making house rounds regularly throughout the shift and consults with RN Supervisor and Charge Nurses on education needs.

  • Ensuring educational programs are current and in line with government regulations, company policies and procedures, mission and goals.

  • Providing appropriate climate for learning and facilitates the adult learning process

  • Assisting adult learners to identify both their learning needs and the effective learning activities required to meet clinical needs.

  • Available to respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory agency visits, surveys and issues outside of normal work hours as needed; participates in on-call rotation for clinical emergencies and other clinical/facility issues.

  • Assisting the DNS in on-going training of nursing staff to support clinical services and to meet and exceed established clinical competency levels; monitors and assists in the training of specialty unit personnel to maintain active competencies and/or certifications required for the specific unit.

They must have:

  • At least 2 years of increased responsibility in a supervisory position in long term care and/or rehabilitation facility or hospital setting or equivalent nursing education degree program.

  • Six (6) months of training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.

  • IV Certification required.

  • Experience with state survey process, survey tag numbers, and quality measures preferred.

  • Valid RN licensure

When you provide us with the above, we provide you with:

  • A base pay of: Based on Experience and licensure status

  • Affordable Health Insurance

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Opportunities for continuing education with monthly PDC meetings, excellent benefits, and more.

  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.

  • So much more!

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