Staff Development/ Infection Control

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Development- RN

Reports To: Director of Nursing

Status: Exempt

Positions Summary:

Assists in providing leadership, oversight and administration to all long-term care operations. Responsible for ensuring maximum operating efficiency, overall cost-effectiveness, and strict compliance with all applicable State and Federal rules and regulations. Develops, monitors and improves facility quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Directs the orientation program for all new employees and schedules ongoing coordinated education in-services.

Evaluates resident care practices throughout the facility and identifies instructional needs.

Designs educational programs commensurate with needs.

Documents all programming as required by state standards and maintains a reference library.

Provides specialized training needs in all departments on request of Department Heads.

Notifies Department Heads about scheduling of required staff education, immunizations and additional department education.

Administers and records licensed staff competencies.

Meets Federal and State education requirements for all programs (e.g. Abuse

Prevention and Reporting, OSHA, Fire Prevention, HIPPA, Resident Rights, etc)

Coordinates dementia training, hospice in- services, monthly nursing meetings and CPR training.

Maintains staff immunization records

Tracks infection control issues, antibiotic use and documentation, including daily reporting to PA Patient Safety authority.

Assures that call all call bells are answered promptly, meeting all residents' needs in a timely manner.

Reports incidents, accidents or changes in condition to the RN Supervisor immediately.

Strictly adheres to infection control and safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and other federal and state regulations.

Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and facility needs.

Represents Vita Healthcare in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for the fundamental rights, dignity, personal comfort and privacy of others.

Required Competencies:

QUALITY & PRODUCTIVITY

Provides high quality services, processes and programs while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance the facility. Meets or exceeds goals and objectives and consistently engages in productive work effort requiring, minimal direction from manager.

PROFESSIONALISM

Demonstrates self-control by maintaining composure in difficult situations; deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations. Projects a professional image of oneself and the organization and demonstrates a positive attitude towards work and the organization.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Demonstrates commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions.

COLLABORATION & TEAMWORK

Supports a positive team environment in which employees participate, respect and cooperate with each other to achieve desired results. Builds and sustains cooperative working relationships and demonstrates a positive attitude in work assignments and interaction with others.

COMMUNICATION

Expresses self in a knowledgeable, coherent, and professional manner. Works to resolve conflict and promotes an open and honest environment for feedback and constructive criticism.

LEADERSHIP

Provides direction and motivation and sets an example through open communication and modeling best practices. Provides appropriate advice, on- going feedback, support and resources to improve effectiveness of individuals and departments.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND/ OR EXPERIENCE

5 years previous nursing experience in a long-term care facility preferred.

Knowledge of clinical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long term care. Must be able to effectively communicate with older adults in a manner that conveys warmth and professionalism.

LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION

Registered Nurse with current active licensure in Maryland.