RN Staff Development Coordinator

About the Role

We are 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.

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.
• Establish standard methods of care, utilizing evidence-based practice and best practice standards.
• 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.
• Develop, alongside Human Resources, policies and procedures for pre-employment and onboarding processes for employees.
• 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 prevention 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.

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