Staff Development Coordinator & Infection Preventionist (clinical; RN license required)

First Atlantic Health Care • Presque Isle, ME

55d

About The Position

The Staff Development Coordinator will provide leadership to the Department of Nursing by creating a framework of educational services that promote the growth and development of its licensed and unlicensed staff. The competence and strength of the staff delivering care directly impacts the quality of care for residents. Opportunities for professional growth enhance staff satisfaction thus impacting recruitment and retention activities.

Requirements

• State of Maine RN license
• One-year experience in a LTC/SNF setting

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching/staff development experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all educational programs for licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Strives to meet the educational needs of staff within the Department of Nursing. Provides an annual calendar of educational activities for staff including educational needs identified by nursing leadership and all relevant quality improvement activities.
• Identifies essential competencies for licensed and non-licensed staff within the Department of Nursing and assures appropriate educational opportunities exist to promote the growth and the development of staff.
• Plans delivers and evaluates educational programs for licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Coordinates and actively participates in unit-based orientation of licensed and non-licensed staff within the Department of Nursing. Solicits involvement of unit staff as preceptors and mentors.
• Provides Preceptor/Mentor education programs as needed. Provides on-going support to Preceptors.
• Coordinates C.N.A career series training to keep up with annual State requirements.
• Assures all necessary mandatory education (fire safety, infection control, abuse and neglect, residents rights, Hazard communication, sexual harassment, HIPAA) required by regulatory standards available for all facility staff; track attendance. Schedule live presentations for mandatory in-services on a rotating basis.
• Coordinates the monthly orientation program.
• Coordinates BLS and First Aid education for direct care staff. Acts as a liaison between schools, faculty, and facility to assure good communication and quality of care for our residents.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and conducting relevant in-service training programs as requested by the DON and DSNS. Assist in identifying areas in which training is necessary.
• Maintain current employee health files on all staff members to assure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Manage Immunization, TB, and Influenza program. Assure appropriate documentation of testing exists in employee files.
• Monitor and investigate employee injuries and or exposures. Identify, assist, counsel, and refer employees who have been exposed to blood/body fluids.
• Monitor and track employee illness in order to determine necessary interventions and or work restrictions. Work cooperatively with the Infection Preventionist when communicable diseases are identified.
• Assist in developing and offering in-services related to safety issues, i.e. prevention of back injuries, infection control policies and procedures blood and body fluid exposure prevention.
• Foster an environment that facilitates professional collaboration among the interdisciplinary team.
• Recognize own sphere of influence; utilize oneself and the relationship with colleagues to elicit their strength.
• Build and maintain a collegial environment that supports positive group processes.
• Provide supportive leadership to staff for daily operations.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Be knowledgeable of quality assurance projects in progress.
• Formulates personal, professional goals and plans for accomplishing these; make continuous efforts to maintain a strong, current clinical knowledge-based skill level. Seek appropriate continuing education to meet these goals.
• Evaluates the education needs of colleagues and develop approaches to meet those needs. Uses an individualized approach to assist staff in the process of prioritizing goals and identifies resources to meet their education needs.
• Conduct in-services to staff on assigned shift when indicated to ensure compliance with regulations, facility policy, or when changes in practice occur.
• Act as a role model for staff.
• Assume a leadership role in identifying opportunities for improvement, defining goals, and developing solutions.

Benefits

• Flexible Shifts
• Tuition reimbursement and education support
• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
• Employer paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
• Discounts on Auto and Home Insurance
• A great place to grow in the healthcare field

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees