Staff Educator/Infection Preventionist- RN

SHERIDAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL•Sheridan, MI

74d•Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse in this position is responsible for staff education and infection prevention duties, working in collaboration with the Director of Nursing. The Staff Educator assesses educational needs, develops and delivers training, and promotes professional development across the organization. The role collaborates with leadership, staff, and healthcare teams to support evidence-based practice, enhance competencies, and ensure regulatory compliance across nursing areas, including infection prevention. The position also oversees orientation and continuing education programs to advance patient safety, staff performance, and organizational outcomes, and provides education related to infection prevention and other assigned duties. The position is located in Nursing at Sheridan Community Hospital in Sheridan, Michigan. It is full-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule dependent on department needs, and reports to the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing school.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
At least 3 to 5 years of clinical RN experience.
At least 1 year of experience in education.
Check hospital email at least once each workday, as it is the primary source of communication.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage and organize multiple tasks.
Positive attitude toward fellow associates and customers.
Flexibility with changing tasks.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
Knowledge and skills in quality improvement and research methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and evaluate education programs based on identified organizational, departmental, and regulatory requirements.
Work with department heads to facilitate new-hire orientation and onboarding.
Work with the Director of Nursing and leadership team to maintain competencies and assist with department-specific training initiatives.
Serve as a clinical education resource for evidence-based practice and policy development.
Act as a liaison with area colleges and universities to strengthen clinical partnerships.
Maintain accurate records of training provided.
Provide backup to nursing leadership for compliance monitoring of licensure and certification renewals.
Assist in revising clinical education-related policies and procedures to reflect updated standards or equipment.
Promote and support workplace safety and infection prevention initiatives.
Participate in quality improvement projects and interdisciplinary efforts to improve patient care outcomes.
Participate in clinical audits, mock surveys, and readiness activities for accreditation surveys.
Provide remediation training for staff with performance or competency concerns in coordination with department managers.
Develop and maintain standardized onboarding training tools for staff across departments, in collaboration with Human Resources and leadership.
Analyze learning outcomes and staff performance trends to inform education priorities and improvement efforts.
Assist in evaluating new equipment, procedures, or products by developing and coordinating related training.
Assist with hospital-wide in-service education related to infection prevention and control.
Co-chair the Antibiotic Stewardship Program and ensure documentation for its activities is in order.
Work with Human Resources to ensure Employee Health requirements are met for onboarding and current employees.
Serve on and lead committees and workgroups as needed.
May provide direct clinical care during extenuating circumstances.
Actively participate in hospital committees and task forces.
Perform other related duties as assigned.