Infection Prevention Nurse / Staff Development (LPN / RN)
Job Summary :
Resorts at Pooler is currently looking for a Infection Prevention Nurse / Staff Development Coordinator (LPN / RN) to track and monitor infections in the facility, educate staff regarding infection control policies and procedures and to administer, plan, develop, evaluate, coordinate and educate any and all programs for the facility's staff.
Essential Functions :
Infection Prevention Nurse
- Interprets and implements established facility policies, procedures and regulations
- Observes and teaches the facility infection control policies and procedures
- Demonstrates consistent ability to identify issues
- Participates in and contributes meaningful information in all meetings relating to resident care and QA / QI in the facility.
- Maintains all records and data in a neat, organized manner for prompt retrieval.
Staff Development Coordinator
Evaluates resident and staff training needs, and provides the Administrator and DNS with comprehensive recommendations concerning the educational / training needs of nursing staff.Interprets and implements established Center policies, processes, and regulations for nursing staff.Plans and provides the Administrator and DNS with an annual schedule of planned education programs.Maintains current education records of classes / in-services conducted, attendance, and clinical performance of each nursing attendee, as well as attendance records of other employees.Maintains an education profile for each nursing employee listing each class attended, date, time period, and evaluation of performance.Observes and teaches the Center safety policies and processes to nursing staff.Assumes responsibility for obtaining continuing education relating to the care of the geriatric resident and nursing education.Demonstrates consistent ability to identify problems, report in an objective manner, and take appropriate corrective action.Education, Licensure, and Experience :
Required : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Required : Current LPN or RN licensure in the state of employment.Preferred : One-year experience with infection controlPreferred : Two years' experience in nursing; one year in long-term care.Experience supervisingDemonstrated knowledge of nursing process, particularly as it relates to geriatric residents, long-term care, and rehabilitation.#IND123