Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

at  Desert Cove Nursing Center

Staff Development/Infection Preventionist RN
Position Summary
The RN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired
Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life
Care standards. Collects, prepares, and analyzes HAI data. Presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions.
Monitors associate compliance with infection control standards through use of barriers and infection prevention measures.
Prepares and presents education for the staff, residents, and families. Serves as a resource to all departments and personnel.
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Reports to Director of Nursing (DON)
Working Conditions
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Attends and participates in continuing education programs (ex. Infection Prevention and Control)
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Works in department as well as throughout facility
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Subject to frequent interruptions
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Involved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
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Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
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Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary
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Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday
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Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to AIDS, the hepatitis B virus, and
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POSITION SUMMARY:

The RN Staff Development Coordinator plans, organizes, develops, and directs all in service education in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
• Teaching/education experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Desire and ability to effectively train and educate all nursing associates and other associates as applicable
• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

• Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in service, and orientation
• Maintain associate training and in service records
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
  An Equal Opportunity Employe