What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL STAFF EDUCATOR position at County of DuPage, CO?
Salary : $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually
Location : Wheaton, IL
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 25-00009
Department : Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center
Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2024
Hours : Monday though Friday, 8 : 00 a.m - 4 : 30 p.m. Weekend, evenings, and holidays as required.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are pleased to offer the job opportunity of the Clinical Staff Educator in the DuPage County Care Center. This position is responsible for coordinating training and in-service programs for all levels of staff engaged in nursing and other support services. This position identifies, plans and implements training courses to meet all regulatory requirements in addition to providing for professional development of department staff.
These positions are eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.
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DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assesses training needs
Recommends, plans, and implements new training programs for all levels of personnel
Monitors and evaluates appropriateness of training provided to include assessing performance, understanding and application of general care principles
Conducts new employee orientation, in-services, and continuing education training programs
Coordinates and administers immunization programs including but not limited to Tuberculosis testing / screening, annual influenza shots, Hepatitis B vaccines
Coordinates and manages Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Heimlich and other rescue technique programs
Serves as liaison to in-house and external healthcare professionals
Coordinates in-services with outside providers
Participates on committees and multi-disciplinary groups
Monitors and ensures compliance with current / changing federal and state laws and regulations and Joint Commission regulation as they relate to long term care staff training requirements
Annual preparation and participation in the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Joint Commission survey and other regulatory reviews
Evaluates staff performance and assesses competency levels to maintain compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Joint Commission requirements
Consults with supervisors throughout the facility to determine training needs
Consults with equipment and education material vendors to evaluate the educational applicability of products
Develops, maintains and updates related Nursing Department policies and procedures, manuals, programs and forms
Orders training supplies
Participates in facility Quality Assurance program
Maintains resource libraries
Prepares and maintains records for nursing education and occupational health
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in education and / or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
This position requires the possession of a current license in Illinois as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN).
A post offer physical is required.
A pre-employment background check is required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work will occur in an office and field environment and regularly include working with residents in the rehabilitation office.
DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.
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Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education.
Do you possess a current license in Illinois as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN)?
How many years of experience do you have in education and / or training?
Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Heavy Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.
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Salary : $80,000 - $85,000
