Staff Development - Infection Preventionist RN
Company: ProMedica Senior Care
Location: Hopewell
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionManorCare Health Services - Richmond is hiring for a
Staff Development - Infection Preventionist RN!ManorCare provides a
range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living,
post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home
health care and rehabilitation therapy.The Staff Development -
Infection Preventionist RN acts as center's resource for quality
systems, clinical practice guidelines, specialty programs,
regulations and enforcement, and clinical safe business practices.
Responsible to assess the training needs of nursing staff and to
develop, implement, evaluation and document staff development
programs including orientation, In-Service, and Continuing
Education Programs for nursing department personnel. This role
functions within the scope of the state's Nurse Practice Act for
R.N. licensure. A registered licensed nurse designated to act as
the coordinator of an infection prevention and control program to
oversee the general application of the infection control
guidelines.Staff Development ResponsibilitiesOversees
implementation and documentation of the orientation plan for
nursing staff and contractorsOversees nursing assistant education
including teaching/managing CNA classes; ensures in-service content
meets regulatory requirement and individual needsCollaborates with
leadership and assists in planning, coordinating and conducting
training related to federal, state, local and company
requirementsServes as facility liaison to approved student
affiliations - provides orientation of students to facility and
clinical processes; communicates with instructor regarding student
observations; validates students' compliance with facility
prerequisitesQuality Assurance and Performance Improvement
ResponsibilitiesProvides ongoing education related to the quality
managment system and quality improvement initiatives to facility
staffInitiates and monitors performance improvement plans in the
quality management systemParticipates in clinical risk
identification, planning, process improvement initiativesInfection
Prevention ResponsibilitiesReviews, analyzes data, and reports
infection control trends through the use of an electronic
surveillance systemAssists in identification of infection control
issues and conducts both process and outcome monitoringCoordinates
and monitors monthly departmental infection control rounds
processesCoordinates outbreak investigations with the director of
nursing and medical directorProvides monthly, quarterly and annual
reports for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
CommitteeAssists in the review of infection prevention and control
policies, program and proceduresIn return for your expertise,
you'll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and
unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team
leading the nation in healthcare.Location503 - ManorCare Health
Services - Richmond, VirginiaEducational RequirementsLicensed as an
RN as required by state law; BSN preferredPosition RequirementsOne
year of teaching experience; Demonstrated ability and presentation
experience in training of adults and group dynamics; One year of
long-term care teaching experience and working knowledge of
clinical nursing practices and job functions of nursing home
employees, preferred.
Keywords: ProMedica Senior Care, Richmond , Staff Development - Infection Preventionist RN, Healthcare , Hopewell, Virginia
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