What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist/Clinical Educator/Wound Nurse position at Columbia Manor Health & Rehabilitation?
Infection Control Specialist/Clinical Care Educator/Wound Nurse
Pathogens, Microbes, and Fungi, OH MY!
Infectious agents are EVERYWHERE but there are many ways to protect ourselves, and most importantly, our residents from them. Do you know the ways? Are you a problem-solving super germ-sleuth whose personal mission is to keep world infection-free? A think-ahead-er who craves data analyzation and can’t wait to share the results in order to educate everyone around you on preventive methods and clinical procedures while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations? Have we got a job for you…
Columbia Manor Health & Rehabilitation is looking for someone with a sturdy background in healthcare, particularly in areas such as physiology, infection control, and epidemiology. As our Infection Control Specialist & Clinical Care Educator, you will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing educational programs for nursing staff.
- Providing training and guidance to nurses on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Conducting assessments and evaluations to identify learning needs and gaps in knowledge.
- Collaborating with nursing leadership to develop educational goals and objectives.
- Creating educational materials, such as presentations, handouts, and online resources.
- Delivering educational sessions through various formats, including in-person, virtual, and self-paced modules.
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs and making necessary adjustments.
- Staying up to date with current healthcare practices, regulations, and advancements in nursing education with administrative responsibilities.
- An on-call rotation with management team.
Wound Care responsibilities:
- Record patients’ medical history accurately
- Coordinate Wound Care in association with Physician, Director of Nursing or Wound consultants.
- Update care plans with current treatments orders
- Complete assessments and document on wound care report and provide to Director of Nursing and designee.
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions.
- Direct staff as necessary
Requirements:
- Valid nursing license (RN or BSN) - Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
- Experience in teaching or providing education to healthcare professionals.
- Knowledge of Medicare regulations and guidelines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in using technology for educational purposes
Apply with your resume and call or text to schedule an interview 816-429-0856
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Infection control: 1 year (Preferred)
- Long term care: 1 year (Preferred)
- Wound care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38