Development Coordinator and Infection Control Nurse

Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Nurse Summary

Facilitates and coordinates all ongoing education and in-service program in accordance with State and Federal requirements. Assists in the orientation of all new employees to facility policies and procedures. Assists routinely in the maintenance of medical employee records.

• Current State nursing license as a Nurse with a minimum of two (2) years long-term care nursing experience in various roles of authority.
• Strong teaching, coaching, evaluating and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and effective interpersonal skills.
• Annual licensure CEU’s as required.

• Assures adequate orientation and continuing education of nurses and nursing assistants as directed by the Director of Nursing Services and in compliance with approved Nursing Assistant Training program.
• Assures adequate orientation of all new employees to facility policies and procedures and State/Federal mandated policies and procedures. Coordinates competency completion.
• Coordinates necessary employment forms and/or documents
• Develops, coordinates, teaches, facilitates, assures 100% attendance as appropriate at all mandatory in-services including: infection control, fire prevention, OSHA safety, confidentiality, Resident Rights, etc.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of all ongoing education and in servicing programs. Assures necessary documentation of programs is appropriate, complete and filed.
• Posts monthly calendar of in-service programs before the first working day of each month.
• Assists with monthly Quality Assurance reviews as directed by Director of Nursing Services.
• Respects and maintains residents’ dignity, individuality, privacy and confidentiality. Is knowledgeable of Residents’ Rights.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and the facility.
• Responsible for maintaining OSHA including: training, audits, updating manuals as needed and assuring compliance with regulations.
• Maintains employee education training health files.
• Performs competency checks for nursing assistants.
• Responsible for investigating employee incidents and providing possible solutions to present further injuries.
• Schedules and coordinates nursing assistant testing within the time required.
• Displays courteous, tactful, helpful manner with residents, families, visitors and fellow employees.
• Participates in morning meetings, admission meetings, safety committee and OA committee.
• Performs other duties as requested by Administrator or other department directors.

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Gainesville, GA | Salary: $31.40-$36.36