Staff Development - Infection Preventionist RN

Company: ProMedica Senior Care
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionManorCare Health Services- Boca Raton, FL is hiring for a Staff Development - Infection Preventionist RN!ProMedica Senior Care provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy.The Staff Development - Infection Preventionist RN acts as center's resource for quality systems, clinical practice guidelines, specialty programs, regulations and enforcement, and clinical safe business practices. Responsible to assess the training needs of nursing staff and to develop, implement, evaluation and document staff development programs including orientation, In-Service, and Continuing Education Programs for nursing department personnel. This role functions within the scope of the state's Nurse Practice Act for R.N. licensure. A registered licensed nurse designated to act as the coordinator of an infection prevention and control program to oversee the general application of the infection control guidelines.Staff Development ResponsibilitiesOversees implementation and documentation of the orientation plan for nursing staff and contractorsOversees nursing assistant education including teaching/managing CNA classes; ensures in-service content meets regulatory requirement and individual needsCollaborates with leadership and assists in planning, coordinating and conducting training related to federal, state, local and company requirementsServes as facility liaison to approved student affiliations - provides orientation of students to facility and clinical processes; communicates with instructor regarding student observations; validates students' compliance with facility prerequisitesQuality Assurance and Performance Improvement ResponsibilitiesProvides ongoing education related to the quality managment system and quality improvement initiatives to facility staffInitiates and monitors performance improvement plans in the quality management systemParticipates in clinical risk identification, planning, process improvement initiativesInfection Prevention ResponsibilitiesReviews, analyzes data, and reports infection control trends through the use of an electronic surveillance systemAssists in identification of infection control issues and conducts both process and outcome monitoringCoordinates and monitors monthly departmental infection control rounds processesCoordinates outbreak investigations with the director of nursing and medical directorProvides monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement CommitteeAssists in the review of infection prevention and control policies, program and proceduresIn return for your expertise, you'll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.Location535 - ManorCare Health Services - Boca Raton, FloridaEducational RequirementsLicensed as an RN as required by state law; BSN preferredPosition RequirementsOne year of teaching experience; Demonstrated ability and presentation experience in training of adults and group dynamics; One year of long-term care teaching experience and working knowledge of clinical nursing practices and job functions of nursing home employees, preferred.

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