Infection Prevention/Educator RN - Skilled Nursing Facility

SNF Infection Prevention/Educator RNThe SNF Infection Prevention/Educator RN is a professional whose knowledge of nursing procedures, aseptic techniques, and good communication skills assists in the ability to educate physicians, nurses, and other Arnot Health personnel in the prevention and transmission of infections. This position is an assistant to the Infection Prevention System Director and requires working closely with the daily implementation, surveillance, reporting of infections, evaluation of isolation guidelines and policies, and participation in performance improvement and best practice compliance.This position will also be responsible for traveling to both the St. Joseph's campus in Elmira, NY, and the Ira Davenport campus in Bath, NY, to split time between both campuses.Reports to the SNF Director of Nursing.Duties And ResponsibilitiesIs the leader of the SNF infection prevention and control program (IPCP).Formulates educational/staff development programs utilizing total age appropriate criteria which meets the needs of individual patients.Utilizes theories of teaching and learning to meet identified patient/family and staff educational needs.Coordinates the orientation process of new employees and serves as a resource for preceptors.Collaborates with the Director of Nursing to identify educational needs within the unit/department, and formulates a written goal-directed plan of education to address priority areas.Is responsible for providing staff development, educational programs, and inservicing, as appropriate, to cover all staff/all shifts. Maintains appropriate documentation of orientation activities and on-going educational programs including objectives, class content, evaluations, and employee attendance.Maintains appropriate documentation of the following on the unit: Competency completion, Inservice/Staff Development programs, and Certification. Forwards necessary information to the Education Department.Assesses learner needs and incorporates adult learning principles in the planning, implementation and evaluation of education programs through multiple venues including bedside, e-learning, didactic class presentations and simulation scenarios.Identifies education/training needs and establishes programs with measurable student objectives.Remains flexible in staffing to meet the educational/staff development needs of the unit.Partners with the SNF Medical Director and SNF leaders to complete an annual infection prevention risk assessment.Partners with the SNF Medical Director and SNF leaders to utilize the risk assessment to develop, implement and evaluate an annual IPIC plan and goals.Utilizes a system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement based upon the facility assessment.Utilizes a system for recording incidents identified under the facility's IPCP and the corrective actions taken by the facility.Investigates and reports suspected outbreaks to DOH by completing NORA reports.EducationBSN required.ExperienceAt least 2 years clinical experience, knowledge of infection control, quality improvement, and regulatory requirements required. Computer knowledge recommended.QualificationsHave primary professional training in one of the following: nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, medical technology or a related fieldBe qualified for this role through education, training, certification or experienceHave completed specialized training in Infection Prevention and ControlWork at least part-time at the facility.Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (cpr) RequirementsCPR required.Physical DemandsLight physical effort required.Exposure CategoryCategory I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.