What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Control/Educator position at OPCO Skilled Management?
Objective
Responsible to assess the training needs of nursing staff and to develop, implement, evaluate and document staff development programs including General Orientation, Job Specific Orientation, In-Service, and Continuing Education Programs for nursing department personnel. Functions within the scope of the state’s Nurse Practice Act for R.N. Licensure.
Principal Responsibilities
Responsible to assess the training needs of nursing staff and to develop, implement, evaluate and document staff development programs including General Orientation, Job Specific Orientation, In-Service, and Continuing Education Programs for nursing department personnel. Functions within the scope of the state’s Nurse Practice Act for R.N. Licensure.
Principal Responsibilities
- Develops implements and maintains a written annual staff development plan, which ensures a coordinated program for staff education for nursing personnel.
- Participates in general orientation process.
- Coordinates job specific orientation to familiarize and train new nursing department hires to the expectations of the job.
- Acts as preceptor, coach, and resource person to assist nursing department employees to successfully complete the job specific orientation.
- Licensed as R.N in this state; BSN preferred bachelor’s Degree in Education, or Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
- Two years of teaching experience; Demonstrated ability and presentation experience in training of adults and group dynamics;
- One year of long-term care teaching experience and working knowledge of clinical nursing practices and the job functions of nursing home employees, preferred.
Salary : $42 - $45