REGISTERED NURSE STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR / INFECTION PREVENTIONIST

Our organization is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator / Infection Preventionist (RN) to join our professional staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic individual with a strong work ethic to become a part of our fast-paced organization and make a difference in the lives of our elderly clients. The ideal candidate will be able to multitask effectively, provide compassionate care to our clients and troubleshoot common issues associated with elderly care in a residential setting.

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Resonsibilities :

The Staff Development - Infection Control acts as the center’s resource for quality systems, clinical practice guidelines, specialty programs, regulations and enforcement, and clinical safe business practices

Responsible to assess the training needs of nursing staff and developing, implement, evaluating, and documenting staff development programs including orientation, In-Service, and Continuing Education Programs for nursing department personnel

A registered licensed nurse designated to act as the coordinator of an infection prevention and control program to oversee the general application of the infection control guidelines

Oversees implementation and documentation of the orientation plan for nursing staff and contractors

Collaborates with leadership and assists in planning, coordinating and conducting training related to federal, state, local and company requirements

Provides ongoing education related to the quality managment system and quality improvement initiatives to facility staff

Initiates and monitors performance improvement plans in the quality management system

Participates in clinical risk identification, planning, process improvement initiatives

Infection Prevention Responsibilities

Reviews, analyzes data, and reports infection control trends

Assists in identification of infection control issues and conducts both process and outcome monitoring

Coordinates and monitors monthly departmental infection control rounds processes

Coordinates outbreak investigations with the director of nursing and medical director

Provides monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee

Assists in the review of infection prevention and control policies, program and procedures

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits : 401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Physical Setting : Nursing home

Schedule : 8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

On call

License / Certification :

RN License

Work Location : In person