Educator and Infection Preventionist

Job Summary

Absorbs responsibility and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of education programs including clinical orientation of new employees. Develops the annual hospital wide Infection Control Plan; evaluates the effectiveness of the program and reports findings to leadership and appropriate committees.

About the Role

Driven and responsible for Infection Control Plan and activities in the hospital. Exercises independent judgment in analyzing and trending infection data and creates a plan to reduce and prevent infections. Functions as the content expert on Infection Prevention and Control for the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Achieves competency of all preceptors and participates in matching preceptors with new employees.
• Evaluates educational needs of staff through various methods including QI programs, safety occurrence monitoring, changes in patient population served, and annual needs assessment.
• Ensures competency of all preceptors and participates in matching preceptors with new employees.
• Provides education for employees regarding infection control during orientation and ongoing in-services as required.
• Maintains surveillance to collect, analyze and trend data; provides accurate and timely reports to the Director of Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement, leadership and appropriate committees.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• Bachelors or Masters strongly preferred.
• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, evaluating and/or directing educational activities of clinical personnel.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a bedside RN.
• PR/BLS certification. ACLS preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. Bachelors or Masters strongly preferred. Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, evaluating and/or directing educational activities of clinical personnel. Minimum of 2 years' experience as a bedside RN. PR/BLS certification. ACLS preferred. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department. Partners with CNO and Nurse Manager to promote individual and team accountability for learning. Functions as a resource for new staff as necessary during orientation period and ongoing as demonstrated through feedback tools from employee and preceptor. Develops reviews and recommends reference material based upon assessed needs of staff. Communicates adult learning principles. Individualizes and coordinates learning opportunities by using multiple strategies based on content, audience and complexity.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, flexible schedule to accommodate clinical needs.