Clinical Staff Educator

Position Summary

We are pleased to offer the job opportunity of the Clinical Staff Educator in the DuPage County Care Center. This position is responsible for coordinating training and in-service programs for all levels of staff engaged in nursing and other support services. This position identifies, plans and implements training courses to meet all regulatory requirements in addition to providing for professional development of department staff.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

Responsibilities

• Affirms training needs
• Recommends, plans, and implements new training programs for all levels of personnel
• Makes sure training provided is appropriate, including assessing performance, understanding and application of general care principles
• Conducts new employee orientation, in-services, and continuing education training programs
• Coordinates and administers immunization programs including but not limited to Tuberculosis testing/screening, annual influenza shots, Hepatitis B vaccines
• Serves as liaison to in-house and external healthcare professionals
• Participates on committees and multi-disciplinary groups
• Makes sure compliance with current/changing federal and state laws and regulations and Joint Commission regulation as they relate to long term care staff training requirements
• Evaluates staff performance and assesses competency levels to maintain compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Joint Commission requirements
• Communicates with supervisors throughout the facility to determine training needs
• Communicates with equipment and education material vendors to evaluate the educational applicability of products
• Develops, maintains and updates related Nursing Department policies and procedures, manuals, programs and forms
• Orders training supplies
• Participates in facility Quality Assurance program
• Maintains resource libraries
• Prepares and maintains records for nursing education and occupational health

Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in education and/or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above
• Possession of a current license in Illinois as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN)