RN Staff Development Coordinator

RegalCare at Courtyard

We are looking for an RN Staff Development Coordinator to join our team!

RegalCare at Courtyard at Medford is a leading healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. We are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents can thrive, and their families can have peace of mind. As part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking an experienced RN Staff Development Coordinator to join our team

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated RN Staff Development Coordinator who has oversight over all infection control and prevention-related activities within the facility. This individual will also be responsible for all functions of the employee health program and for providing clinical employee health services with the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Must have strong computer and research skills to remain up to date with new developments, best practices, and standards of care within the healthcare field.

• Will be required to establish standard methods of care, utilizing evidence-based practice and best practice standards.

• Will be required to establish and implement infection control and employee health orientation programs, alongside the departmental directors, throughout the facility.

• Responsible for policies and procedures within the organization related to infection control and employee health.

• Supports administration with employee health databases, and maintains complete and accurate employee health records.

• Ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, accreditation bodies (DNV), and policy.

• Participates as an integral team member, collaborating with various departments and colleagues, including Safety Officer, Human Resources, Quality Officer, and others as needed to advocate for employee health and safety.

• Coordinates the development and implementation of all employee health initiatives and programs.

• Will develop, alongside Human Resources, policies and procedures for pre-employment and onboarding processes for employees.

• Will be responsible for all pre-employment testing and vaccination processes, annual N95/TB/ Influenza testing and/or vaccinations, and the management of potential blood exposures, employee illnesses, and disease outbreaks.

• Responsible for coordinating the infection control program which includes surveillance; analysis of data; development reports, policies, and procedures.

• Use epidemiological principles and statistical methods to design, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control strategies.

• Provides consultation and education to staff, physicians, and community leaders in respect to Infection Prevention & Control.

• Coordinate with the Infection Prevention and Control Committee to determine the direction of surveillance activities and actively evaluate effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control Plan annually.

• Conduct risk assessments at least annually and as needed with consideration of served populations, regional vulnerabilities, relevant statistical data, and new and emerging infectious diseases.

• Notify the County and/or State Health Department of any reportable diseases, adhering to all internal county and state procedures.

• Develop and implement continuously improved patient care procedures and control mechanisms relating to quality, compliance, and infectious diseases.

• Participate in infection prevent and control education of all employees during orientation and annually thereafter, including classes in infection prevention and control practices and employee health.

• Ensure the infection prevention and control procedures meet CMS, DNV, county and state, APIC and CDC regulations, standards, or guidelines.

• Organize Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings and maintain all meeting minutes

  on Prevention and Control Committee meetings and maintain all meeting minutes

  Benefits:

  • Competitive salary

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

  • Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of our residents

RegalCare at Courtyard at Medford is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.