Infection Prevention Nurse/Staff Development (LPN/RN)

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Job Summary:

La Grande Post Acute Rehab is currently looking for a Infection Prevention Nurse/Staff Development Coordinator (LPN/RN) to track and monitor infections in the facility, educate staff regarding infection control policies and procedures and to administer, plan, develop, evaluate, coordinate and educate any and all programs for the facility's staff.

Essential Functions:

Infection Prevention Nurse

Interprets and implements established facility policies, procedures and regulations
Observes and teaches the facility infection control policies and procedures
Demonstrates consistent ability to identify issues
Participates in and contributes meaningful information in all meetings relating to resident care and QA/QI in the facility.
Maintains all records and data in a neat, organized manner for prompt retrieval.

Staff Development Coordinator

Evaluates resident and staff training needs, and provides the Executive Director (ED) and DNS with comprehensive recommendations concerning the educational/training needs of nursing staff.
Interprets and implements established Center policies, processes, and regulations for nursing staff.
Plans and provides the ED and DNS with an annual schedule of planned education programs.
Maintains current education records of classes/in-services conducted, attendance, and clinical performance of each nursing attendee, as well as attendance records of other employees.
Maintains an education profile for each nursing employee listing each class attended, date, time period, and evaluation of performance.
Observes and teaches the Center safety policies and processes to nursing staff.
Assumes responsibility for obtaining continuing education relating to the care of the geriatric resident and nursing education.
Demonstrates consistent ability to identify problems, report in an objective manner, and take appropriate corrective action.

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Required: Current LPN or RN licensure in the state of employment.
Preferred: One-year experience with infection control
Preferred: Two years' experience in nursing; one year in long-term care.
Experience supervising
Demonstrated knowledge of nursing process, particularly as it relates to geriatric residents, long-term care, and rehabilitation.

Benefit Highlights:

Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
UKG Wallet - Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Training & Development Opportunities

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.

La Grande Post Acute Rehab

91 Aries Lane , La Grande, OR 97850, USA

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