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Staff Development - Infection Preventionist RN

Employer
ProMedica Senior Care
Location
Duluth, GA
Closing date
Jun 2, 2023

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Profession
Nurse
Specialty
Nursing
Description

ProMedica Senior Care 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 Responsibilities


    Oversees implementation and documentation of the orientation plan for nursing staff and contractors
    Oversees nursing assistant education including teaching/managing CNA classes; ensures in-service content meets regulatory requirement and individual needs
    Collaborates with leadership and assists in planning, coordinating and conducting training related to federal, state, local and company requirements
    Serves 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 prerequisites

    Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Responsibilities


      Provides ongoing education related to the quality managment system and quality improvement initiatives to facility staff
      Initiates and monitors performance improvement plans in the quality management system
      Participates in clinical risk identification, planning, process improvement initiatives

      Infection Prevention Responsibilities


        Reviews, analyzes data, and reports infection control trends through the use of an electronic surveillance system
        Assists in identification of infection control issues and conducts both process and outcome monitoring
        Coordinates and monitors monthly departmental infection control rounds processes
        Coordinates outbreak investigations with the director of nursing and medical director
        Provides monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee
        Assists in the review of infection prevention and control policies, program and procedures

        In 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.

        8546 - ProMedica Senior Care of Georgia - Atlanta, GA
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        8546 - ProMedica Senior Care of Georgia - Atlanta, GA

        Educational Requirements

        Licensed as an RN as required by state law; BSN preferred

        Position Requirements

        One 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.

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