What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Development Nurse/Infection Control Specialist position at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center?
Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center, located in Charleston, WV is recruiting a STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - RN
Full Time Job Description:
- Coordinates the staff development program for the Facility.
- Acts as personnel health nurse for Facility.
- Provides orientation for all employees following the orientation policy and outline.
- Conducts blood borne pathogens training for all new employees and presents updates to staff.
- Conducts hazard communication standards training for all new employees and presents updates to all staff at least yearly.
- Posts workshops or continuing education classes pertinent to staff and encourages attendance and participation.
- Coordinates, schedules and directs in-house in-service for all staff.
- Assists other Nursing Management Team as directed by the Director of Nursing in reviewing incident reports.
- Works as charge nurse and/or supervisor as needed in nursing emergencies.
- Serves as our Infection Control Specialist
- Job Requirements:
- Registered Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing with a current, valid non-restricted RN license from the West Virginia Board of Nursing.
- One year of nursing experience in a long term care setting, and/or nursing education experience.
- Ability to provide quality nursing care to patients and genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
- CPR certified yearly.
- Ability to supervise nursing staff, assuring that work assignments are completed appropriately and timely.
- Ability to make decisions regarding nursing problems.
- Ability to teach, instruct and direct orientation, continuing education, and in-services.
- Read, know, and follow personnel, department and facility procedures, and adhere to local, state, and federal requirements.
We complete background checks and are a drug-free workplace. EOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person