Registered Nurse (RN) Staff Educator and Infection Control

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Staff Educator

New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking a dedicated  Registered Nurse (RN) Staff Educator/Infection Control to join the team. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental and vision 
• 401K
• PTO packages including sick time, vacation, personal and holiday.
• Competitive pay
• Positive work environment 
• Employee of the month 

Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse (RN) Staff Educator:

• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the in-service educational programs.
• Plan, develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinate educational and on-the-job training programs.
• Incorporate instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary.
• Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of the Facility.
• Develop, evaluate, and control the quality of in-service educational programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Secure, develop, and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to in-service educational programs.
• Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning in-service training programs.
• Assist department directors in obtaining and scheduling of speakers to present in-service training programs.
• Ensure that in-service training classrooms or areas are properly prepared 
• Assist in developing and implementing a quality assurance program for in-service training.
• Develop, direct, and schedule refresher training, as necessary, for assigned staff and licensed professional personnel.
• Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and providing infection data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners.
• Consult on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies and provide education and training, and implementing evidence-based infection control practices.
• Collaborating with other healthcare providers to investigate and control outbreaks of infectious diseases within the facility.
• Providing guidance and support to staff members on infection control issues and serving as a resource for questions and concerns.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives related to infection control and patient safety.
• Keeping up-to-date on the latest developments in infection control practices and incorporating new guidelines and recommendations into facility protocols.
• Monitoring and assessing the facility for potential infection risks and implementing interventions to prevent the spread of infection.
• Educating staff on proper infection control practices, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment use, and cleaning and disinfection protocols.
• Conducting regular audits and inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with infection control standards.

Requirements of the Registered Nurse (RN) Staff Educator:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in NY.
• Must have 2 years of experience as an RN Staff Educator in a skilled nursing facility.
• Certification for infection control is not necessary; facility will pay for training to get certified
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity.