Nurse Educator and Infection Prevention Specialist
1 week ago
At The Laurels of Defiance, we are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to fill the role of Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about education and infection prevention.
About the RoleThe Staff Development Coordinator is responsible for designing and implementing educational programs for nursing staff, as well as conducting orientation and providing in-service training. As an Infection Preventionist, you will monitor healthcare-associated infections, assess infection prevention problems, and make recommendations for corrective action.
This position requires a strong understanding of long-term care and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401K matching, DailyPay, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
Responsibilities- Design, plan, and provide educational programs on all shifts and for all departments.
- Participate in the staff evaluation process by providing attendance records and observing employee performance.
- Provide general facility orientation to all new employees and ongoing in-service education.
- Plan and provide a monthly and annual schedule of planned education programs.
- Ensure Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)/State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNA) meet the annual 12-hour in-service requirement.
- Actively participate in quality assurance and report concerns to supervisor.
- Provide on-site clinicals for STNA classes (Train the trainer certification).
- Monitor healthcare-associated infections.
- Assess infection prevention problems and makes recommendations for corrective action.
- Initiate, review, and revise infection prevention policies and procedures.
- Conduct outbreak investigation and initiates control measures. And report communicable diseases to the state as required by law.
- Provides educational offerings for orientation and ongoing inservices.
- Consults with department heads and physicians as needed to improve care.
- Initiate follow-up on employee/resident exposures to communicable diseases.
We estimate the salary for this position to be around $65,000 - $75,000 per year, depending on experience.
About UsThe Laurels of Defiance is a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them.
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