Clinical Staff Educator

County of DuPage•Wheaton, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

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