RN | Clinical Educator | Infection Prevention & Safety

MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC•Topeka, KS

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About The Position

Midland Care Connection is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Education team as a Clinical Educator focused on infection prevention and safety. The educator supports employees across hospice, home health, PACE, and other programs by preparing new hires, developing and delivering clinical education, validating competencies and hands-on skills, teaching BLS, and supporting ongoing education and compliance. The position is also a key resource for organization-wide infection prevention, occupational health, and employee safety processes. The role requires travel to other Midland Care locations as organizational and Education Department needs dictate.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Multistate/Compact nursing license or ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.
Current BLS certification.
Strong communication, teaching, and presentation skills.
Ability to educate, coach, precept, and support employees with varying levels of experience.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects.
Ability to travel to other Midland Care locations as required by organizational and Education Department needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience in clinical education, nursing education, staff development, precepting, or mentoring.
Experience in infection prevention or infection control.
Experience in occupational health or employee health.
Experience with new-hire orientation and clinical onboarding.
Experience conducting clinical competencies, skills validation, or employee training.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements, bloodborne pathogen standards, occupational exposures, and employee safety practices.
Experience developing educational programs, presentations, or training materials.
BLS Instructor experience.
Hospice, home health, PACE, geriatric, or community-based nursing experience.
Specialty nursing experience or certification in infection prevention, occupational health, wound care, infusion/IV therapy, or another applicable clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

Facilitate new-hire onboarding and orientation, including required education, competency validation, and clinical onboarding activities.
Conduct new-hire health screening activities, including TB screening or testing, N95 respirator fit testing, documentation, and follow-up.
Develop and teach sessions for new-hire orientation, ongoing employee education, and organization-wide training needs.
Teach BLS courses and conduct hands-on skills check-offs to help employees obtain and maintain required BLS certification.
Assess clinical competencies, validate skills, and provide education to employees across multiple service lines.
Coordinate occupational health and infection prevention processes assigned to the Education Department.
Advise employees and leaders on infection prevention practices, occupational health requirements, and related organizational procedures.
Serve as a primary resource for employee TB screening requirements, follow-up, and exceptions.
Support respiratory protection processes, including N95 fit testing and standardized workflows across organizational locations.
Coordinate follow-up for employee bloodborne pathogen, needlestick, and other occupational exposure events.
Coordinate the annual employee influenza vaccination program and related documentation.
Monitor current CDC, OSHA, and other applicable guidance related to infection prevention, occupational health, and employee safety.
Communicate regulatory and practice changes and assist with developing education and implementing updated processes.
Participate in organizational safety activities, including the Safety Committee and annual risk assessment process.

Benefits

Health insurance options for employees and dependents.
Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions.
Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal Days, and Taking Care of You Days.
Holiday pay for six holidays per year.
403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan with a match.
Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000.
On-site education center providing professional development and CEU credits.
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents.
Paid monthly volunteer time at nonprofit organizations.
Uniform Allowance Program.