Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist Nurse (RN)

Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehab is seeking a full-time Staff Development Coordinator/IP Nurse .

Do you have a passion for teaching? Are you detail-oriented? Do you enjoy mentoring staff and training new employees? Are you a nurse educator looking for a new opportunity? Do you enjoy diving into the analytics? If so, the Staff Development position may be a perfect fit for you!

We are looking for a dynamic nurse with experience working in skilled nursing/long-term care to take on this unique position.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

*THIS IS AN ON CALL POSITION* 

- Provide new employee orientation and in-service education.
- Coordinate pre-employment screenings/testing.
- Assist and conduct interviews for clinical positions
- Assess educational needs of center and provide education as needed
- Work to decrease the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community
- Maintain appropriate records documenting attendance at orientations, in-services and CNA training programs.
- Actively participate in the safety program for the facility.
- Plan in-service education programs for all employees in collaboration with respective department head staff
- Lead and coordinate a robust team in the identification and implementation of infection prevent goals
- Provide instruction to develop and improve overall quality of care
- Provide the Director of Nursing with monthly outlines of the planned educational programs and monthly infection control reporting
- Assist the Director of Nursing when necessary.
- Decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community.
- Lead and direct a robust team in the identification and implementation of infection prevention goals and objectives throughout the facility.

Must have an active RN Georgia License.

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