Staff Develpment Coordinator/IPC - Lexington Health Care Center

THIS POSITION IS SALARIED AND FT.

WE HAVE GREAT BENEFITS, MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AFLAC POLICIES, PTO AND 401K

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) is responsible for providing new hire orientation, annual followup training, and education in-service programs as needed for all staff. The SDC plans, organizes, implements, and coordinates the healthcare center’s nursing staff education programs. The SDC evaluates the educational needs of the healthcare center to ensure on-going continuing education and adherence to applicable required in-services. The SDC identifies, assesses, and implements in-service programs as needed regarding the satisfactory performance of clinical skills and knowledge.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates the orientation program for all new employees.

Schedules ongoing coordinated educational in-services in accordance with company standards.

Maintains Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA), medical, and educational records for all employees.

Validates completion of competency validation record for all nursing personnel upon hire, annually, and as needed. Conducts and/or validates completion of medication pass observation and treatment observation for all nursing personnel upon hire, annually, and as needed.

Coordinates and maintains CPR certifications for licensed nursing personnel.

Monitors compliance with Relias online education requirements.

Identify, develop, and implement in-service programs according to staff performance in order to correct identified needs.

Ensures that educational programs are available on all shifts; maintains accurate records of all educational programs.

Collaborates with outside vendors and manufacturers for specific training needs.

Coordinates withs nursing and/or nursing assistant programs for opportunities within the center.

Attends corporate level education programs as indicated.

Ensure compliance with company policies as well as all federal, state, and local regulations.

Performs other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the healthcare center.

 PREREQUISITES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

One year of experience in Infection Preventionist or related role.

Active, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment. REQUIRED TO HAVE AN RN LICENSE

Completion or willingness to complete specialized training in infection prevention and control.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong ability to make independent decisions and work without direct supervision.

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the public.

Must be knowledgeable of computer systems and applications. Excellent customer service focus.

The Infection Preventionist works directly with all employees, patients, medical providers, and pharmacists to fully implement all aspects of the healthcare center’s Infection Prevention and Control Program which is designed to comply with all aspects of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), and other federal and state guidelines for skilled nursing and long-term care providers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates the healthcare center’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.

Conducts compliance audits; provides supervision and training as necessary.

Implements action plans to resolve areas of deficient practice.

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly infection control rounds and accurately record findings.

Collect and analyze infection surveillance information for patients and employees.

Manage the healthcare center’s Tuberculosis program.

Ensures applicable transmission-based precautions are initiated, implemented, and communicated with the interdisciplinary team.

Conducts, attends, and participates in orientation, training, and in-service programs.

Coordinates and manages vaccine programs for patients and employees.

Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates the healthcare center’s Antibiotic Stewardship Program.

Participates in and provides appropriate reporting to the Quality Assurance committee as it relates to the healthcare center’s Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Program.

Attends corporate level education programs as indicated.

Ensure compliance with company policies as well as all federal, state, and local regulations.

Performs other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the healthcare center.