Nurse Educator and Infection Prevention Specialist

1 week ago


Granite City, Illinois, United States Bethesda Health Full time

Bethesda Health offers a competitive salary of $80,000 - $110,000 per year for the Nurse Educator position.

About Us

We are a healthcare organization dedicated to improving the lives of others. With over 1,200 employees, we strive to bring out the best in our talented and caring team members.

Job Description

As a Nurse Educator at Bethesda Health, you will develop and implement corporate-approved orientation programs for new employees, focusing on long-term care regulations and our organization's values. You will also deliver in-service education regarding infection prevention and control, train nurse assistants, and promote a culture of continuous staff development through various teaching methods.

  • Develops and implements Corporate-approved orientation program for all employees with emphasis on regulatory issues surrounding long term care (LTC) and Bethesda values and mission.
  • Conducts General Orientation using Corporate guidelines incorporating relevant OSHA and Federal and State regulations into the program.
  • Incorporates staff and resident safety (i.e., emergency preparedness, fire safety, security, injury prevention), and the teaching program for those staff dealing directly and indirectly with the Alzheimer resident.

You will work closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) particularly in the promotion of teamwork and quality care issues. Additionally, you will provide input into the appraisal process of staff, particularly during orientation.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and employees while advancing your career as a Nurse Educator.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • BSN or related baccalaureate preparation in education preferred
  • Current RN license in Missouri and Illinois
  • CPR/AED certification required or willing to obtain within six months of employment
  • Certified as a CPR instructor highly desirable
  • Certified as an Instructor for the Missouri Nurse Assistant Training program and CMT instructor certification preferred
  • Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education
  • Minimum of five years of recent clinical nursing experience required
  • Educational and supervisory/management experience preferred
  • Previous experience in long-term care required
Benefits

Bethesda Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 403b
  • Daily pay
  • Bonuses
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part-time employees


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