What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Development/Infection Prevention Nurse position at Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff Development/Infection Prevention Nurse
$35 - $45 per hour depending on Licensure
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Job Summary:
Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center is currently accepting applications for an experienced Staff Development/Infection Prevention Nurse to administer, plan, develop, evaluate, coordinate and educate any and all programs for the facility's staff and to track and monitor infections in the facility and educate staff regarding infection control policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Staff Development
- Evaluates resident and staff training needs, and provides the Executive Director (ED) 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 ED 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 relating 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.
Infection Prevention
- 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.
EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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.
Benefit Highlights:
- Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- UKG Wallet - Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training & Development Opportunities
We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.
Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabillitation Center
3155 Avenue C, Billings, MT 59102, USA
EmpRes Operated by Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $35 - $45
