Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Prevention (RN)

Our Nursing Facility is seeking a full-time Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist. Do you have a passion for teaching? Are you detail-oriented? Do you enjoy mentoring staff and training new employees? Are you a nurse educator looking for a new opportunity? Do you enjoy diving into the analytics? If so, the Staff Development position may be a perfect fit for you!

We are looking for a dynamic nurse with experience working in skilled nursing/long-term care to take on this unique position.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monday-Friday

• On Call one weekend a month, and one day per week.

Provide new employee orientation and in-service education.

Coordinate pre-employment screenings/testing.

Assist and conduct interviews for clinical positions

Assess educational needs of center and provide education as needed

Work to decrease the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community

Maintain appropriate records documenting attendance at orientations, in-services and CNA training programs.

Actively participate in the safety program for the facility.

Plan in-service education programs for all employees in collaboration with respective department head staff

Lead and coordinate a robust team in the identification and implementation of infection prevent goals

Provide instruction to develop and improve overall quality of care

Provide the Director of Nursing with monthly outlines of the planned educational programs and monthly infection control reporting

Assist the Director of Nursing when necessary.

Decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community.

Lead and direct a robust team in the identification and implementation of infection prevention goals and objectives throughout the facility.

If you are a detail-oriented RN who loves education and diving into analytics and has a background in quality assurance, this position may be a great match for you!

Must have an active RN Georgia License.

Preferred Infection preventionist Certified (from CDC) with prior experience**

Now Offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for the right candidate!!

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