What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Specialist position at Franciscan Ministries?
Key Responsibilities:
The Infection Preventionist/Education Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
Core Functions:
- Plan, organize, and implement annual OSHA, JCAHO, and State/Federal required in-service training programs
- Observe and instruct associates in safety policies and procedures
- Lead all Infection Control related programs and serve as the Infection Preventionist for the community
- Consistently monitor established policies and procedures pertaining to safety, hazard communications, and universal precautions
Education and Training:
- Directs the education of associates in the community
- Coordinates the new hire orientation process and ongoing education for all staff
- Onboarding and training for all new nurses and CNAs
- Coordination with nursing schools, colleges, and high schools for clinical programs
- Develop and maintain mentorship program
- Outreach in communities to further develop internship and clinical programs
- Monitors associate participation/compliance with educational requirements using the online educational program (Relias), hands-on training, and manages all competencies
