Infection Preventionist RN Staff Educator

Job description:

Central Queens Nursing Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking to fill the position of Staff Educator/Infection Preventionist.

Staff Educator/Infection Preventionist Job Summary:

Manages educational activities, in accordance with current standards of practice, Federal, State, and Local regulations that govern Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care facilities to ensure compliance

Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the facilities education program, inclusive of competencies, to meet the needs and expectations of our residents and regulatory requirements

Coordinates the orientation program to meet the expectations of the facility for new employees

Plans and publishes the in-service calendar for all mandatory in-services

Maintains and submits all educational attendance records to Human Resources

Educates all employees on new and/or revised facility policies and procedures

Coordinates with all department heads to ensure employee participation for in-services

Oversees and tracks Infection Prevention & Control processes

Knowledge of Enhanced Barrier Precautions and all Transmission Based Precautions

Daily rounding on all nursing units for isolation, hand hygiene/PPE compliance, device rounds and education.

Perform surveillance and investigation for facility acquired infections and infection trends.

Develops facility acquired infection prevention and reduction strategies.

Analyze infection reports and data, as it relates to reporting agency criteria

Develops and prepares summary reports, including Antibiotic Stewardship, for QAPI committee.

This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.

Staff Educator/Infection Preventionist Qualifications:

Current New York RN License.

Current CPR certification.

CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training certification

Sigma Care EMR experience

Minimum of 1 years’ experience in nursing supervision or nursing management in a long-term care setting.

Professional attitude, high degree of self-motivation and leadership qualities.

Able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Able to handle the physical demands of the job

Staff Educator/Infection Preventionist Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off