Development Coordinator​/Infection Prevention Nurse

Job Summary

Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Prevention Nurse

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is currently accepting applications for an experienced Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Prevention Nurse. The role is responsible for administering, planning, developing, evaluating, coordinating, and educating any and all programs for the facility's staff, as well as tracking and monitoring infections in the facility and educating staff regarding infection control policies and procedures.

• Evaluates resident and staff training needs and provides the Executive Director 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 Executive Director 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 related 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.

• 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.

• Required:
  
  Current LPN or RN licensure in the state of employment.
• Required:
  
  One year experience and demonstrated competence in planning, implementing and directing educational programs for adults in the nursing field.
• Preferred:
  Two years experience in nursing; one year in long‑term care.
• Preferred:
  One-year experience with infection control.

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities

1901 Howell Avenue, Worland, WY 82401

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.