Nurse Educator at Bethesda Health Saint Louis, MO

Overview

Nurse Educator job at Bethesda Health. Saint Louis, MO. Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you ll enjoy benefits such as 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.

Develops and implements a Corporate-approved orientation program for all employees with emphasis on regulatory issues surrounding long term care (LTC) and Bethesda values and mission. Conducts General Orientation using Corporate guidelines incorporating relevant OSHA and Federal and State regulations into the program. Incorporates staff and resident safety (i.e., emergency preparedness, fire safety, security, injury prevention), and the teaching program for those staff dealing directly and indirectly with the Alzheimer resident.

Coordinates and monitors orientation activities throughout orientation. Provides input into evaluation of the orientee and recommends release from or extension of orientation based on evaluation of learning needs. Assists with mentor programs. Promotes a culture of staff development by being open and encouraging about the work environment. Develops lesson plans and conducts in-service programs including mandatory in-services. Other programs are identified by needs assessment of the staff, results of State surveys, introduction of new products, services and technology.

In-services new and revised policies and procedures. All onsite programs are given in sufficient number and at sufficient times to meet the needs of the staff. Teach staff basic computer skills as related to their job duties. Properly instruct staff how to access and use the online education programs as a part of the overall in-service education program. Works closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) particularly in the promotion of teamwork and quality care issues.

Provides input into the appraisal process of staff, particularly during orientation. Acts as a resource for Managers relative to the department s orientation, in-service and staff development needs. As requested, conducts the state-approved Nurse Assistant Training Program or CMT program using the directions as set forth in state regulations. Classes are organized, students are monitored, and an acceptable fail/pass ratio is achieved.

Acts as a resource person for the nurse assistants and monitors their progress. Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment. Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.

Develops and implements written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control. Oversees the facility s antibiotic stewardship program. Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections). Leads the facility s Infection and Prevention Control Committee.

Develops action plans to address opportunities for improvement. Participates on the facility s QAA Committee. Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility s annual assessment review process. Reviews and/or revises the facility…