Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Development Coordinator / Infection Preventionist (RN)

Offering a Generous $6,000 Sign-On Bonus!

MediLodge is proud to have received the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association!

Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? MediLodge of Capital Area is ready to teach, train, and help you become a more well-rounded nurse leader.

We offer a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members who will support and guide you along your career path.

At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Why Choose MediLodge? No matter where you reside or consider relocating to, we are the largest provider of skilled nursing long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 50 centers located throughout Michigan.

While you contribute to the compassionate care for our residents, we strive to provide support and training for you to achieve your career goals.

MediLodge offers U.S. Department of Labor approved apprenticeship programs to prepare non-certified staff to become CNAs and mentor nurses along their clinical career path to become Unit Managers, Assistant Directors of Nursing, and Directors of Nursing.

Healthcare and Specialty Benefits :

• Effective 2024 we are pleased to offer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield .
• Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
• We know your pet is family too! Three Pet Insurance options available to choose from.
• We provide an intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits, should you have any questions.
• Flexible pay options ; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
• Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Offering a Generous $6,000 Sign-0n Bonus (Limited Time Available)
• Excellent career advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401K retirement program
• Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!

Achieve your success with us! Apply Today!

Summary :

The Staff Development Registered Nurse is responsible to assess, plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and coordinate the center Staff Development Program, performs clinical tasks, and assists in other departments.

Education :

Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BS degree preferred.

Licenses / Certification :

• Licensed as a RN required.
• Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable.
• Current with state Continuing Education (CE) Requirements.

Experience :

• Three years of nursing experience, of which one year was in a long-term care environment.
• One year of experience as an instructor preferred.

Job Functions :

• Ensures that employees receive compliance training and education necessary to perform their job responsibilities in accordance with Company Code of Conduct.
• Ensures that documentation for all training is completed in accordance with state, federal and compliance requirements.
• Monitors employee performance and takes necessary action for compliance issues.
• Develops and conducts an orientation program for new, rehired and contract employees.
• Manages Employee Health program.
• Provides hands-on clinical orientation and instruction to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Conducts or coordinates new employee job training, and CPR training.
• Assesses resident needs in relation to staff abilities and designs appropriate training programs.
• Working with the Director of Nursing (DNS), ensures clinical competency of nursing staff through observed skills evaluation, and conducts annual competency assessments for licensed nursing staff and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
• Assists in department budget preparation and contains expenditures within budget.
• Conducts and coordinates OSHA / Risk Management program with oversight of documentation requirements.
• Ensures the educational curriculum in the center meets or exceeds state, federal and accreditation requirements.
• Plans and conducts state and federally required in-service programs.
• Conducts certification or training programs for Nursing Assistants.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Knowledge of learning principles and training techniques.
• Skilled in developing and conducting training programs.
• Skilled in work assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse resident and employee population.
8 days ago