Staff Development Coordinator & Infection Preventionist (clinical RN license required)
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Job Location:
Freeport, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care skilled rehabilitation memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare Hawthorne house follows in First Atlantics long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
Nursing Staff Development (20hours)
Monday-Friday position
TheStaff Development Coordinator willprovide leadership to the Department of Nursing by creating a framework ofeducational services that promote the growth and development of its licensedand unlicensed staff. The competence and strength of the staff delivering caredirectly impact the quality of care for residents. Opportunities forprofessional growth enhance staff satisfaction which in turn impactsrecruitment and retention activities.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates all educational programsfor licensed and unlicensed staff.
- Strives to meet the educational needsof staff within the Department of Nursing. Provides an annual calendar ofeducational activities for staff including those identified by nursingleadership and all relevant quality improvement initiatives.
- Identifies essential competencies forlicensed and non-licensed staff within the Department of Nursing and assuresappropriate educational opportunities exist to promote the growth anddevelopment of staff.
- Plans delivers and evaluateseducational programs for licensed and non-licensed staff.
- Coordinates and actively participatesin unit-based orientation of licensed and non-licensed staff within theDepartment of Nursing. Solicits the involvement of unit managers and staff aspreceptors and mentors.
- Provides Preceptor/Mentor educationprograms as needed. Provides ongoing support to Preceptors/mentors.
- Coordinates all necessary mandatoryeducation (fire safety infection control abuse and neglect residentsrights Hazard communication sexual harassment HIPAA) required by regulatorystandards to all facility staff; tracks attendance. Schedules live or remotepresentations for mandatory in-services.
- Coordinates the monthly and new hireorientation program.
I. Main contact person for all nursing orientees
II. Create orientation binder
III. Set up training schedule
IV. Assign preceptor
V. Monitor the progress of orientation and decidewhen orientation is complete
VI. Coordinates with business manager unitmanagers scheduler and DON as needed
- Coordinates BLS and First Aideducation for direct care staff. Acts as a liaison between schools facultyand facility to assure good communication and quality of care for ourresidents.
- Assist in developing implementingand conducting relevant in-service training programs as requested by the in identifying areas in which training is necessary.
- Assist in developing and offeringin-services related to safety issues i.e. prevention of back injuriesinfection control policies and procedures and blood and body fluid exposureprevention with the infection control prevention nurse.
- Oversees lab draw training for all licensedstaff
The Staff Nurse Scheduler is responsiblefor ensuring an adequate number of CNAs and nurses are on duty to provide careon all shifts maintaining the minimum requirements set forth by Maine Stateregulations staff-to-patient ratios and also providing adequate staffing tomeet the acuity level of each unit.
- Develop a workingschedule allocating nursing staff to duties and shifts to meet state minimumsand resident acuity using an online scheduling platform.
- Post 28-day schedules 20days before their start date to provide adequate notification of employee workschedule.
- Post staffing shortagesto per diem staff for coverage.
- Process time offrequests after management approval to ensure maximum leisure time whilemaintaining staffing levels and duty coverage. Ensure adequate EBT is availablefor requests.
- Verify and adjust timesin Attendance on Demand for staff and agency workers.
- Prepare and submitreports as needed on employee attendance.
- Work closely withstaffing agencies to ensure adequate staffing on an as-needed basis.
- Assist with coverage ofcall-outs during regular work hours.
- Assist with other dutiesas needed.
Staff Development Coordinator
The Staff Development Coordinator will provide leadership to the Department of Nursing by creating a framework of educational services that promote the growth and development of its licensed and unlicensed staff. The competence and strength of the staff delivering care directly impacts the quality of care for residents. Opportunities for professional growth enhance staff satisfaction thus impacting recruitment and retention activities.
Essential Functions
Coordinates all educational programs for licensed and unlicensed staff.
Strives to meet the educational needs of staff within the Department of Nursing. Provides an annual calendar of educational activities for staff including educational needs identified by nursing leadership and all relevant quality improvement activities.
Identifies essential competencies for licensed and non-licensed staff within the Department of Nursing and assures appropriate educational opportunities exist to promote the growth and the development of staff.
Plans delivers and evaluates educational programs for licensed and non-licensed staff.
Coordinates and actively participates in unit-based orientation of licensed and non-licensed staff within the Department of Nursing. Solicits involvement of unit staff as preceptors and mentors.
Provides Preceptor/Mentor education programs as needed. Provides on-going support to Preceptors.
Coordinates C.N.A career series training to keep up with annual State requirements.
Assures all necessary mandatory education (fire safety infection control abuse and neglect residents rights Hazard communication sexual harassment HIPAA) required by regulatory standards available for all facility staff; track attendance. Schedule live presentations for mandatory in-services on a rotating basis.
Coordinates the monthly orientation program.
Coordinates BLS and First Aid education for direct care staff. Acts as a liaison between schools faculty and facility to assure good communication and quality of care for our residents.
Assist in developing implementing and conducting relevant in-service training programs as requested by the DON and DSNS. Assist in identifying areas in which training is necessary.
Maintain current employee health files on all staff members to assure compliance with all relevant regulations.
Manage Immunization TB and Influenza program. Assure appropriate documentation of testing exists in employee files.
Monitor and investigate employee injuries and or exposures. Identify assist counsel and refer employees who have been exposed to blood/body fluids.
Monitor and track employee illness in order to determine necessary interventions and or work restrictions. Work cooperatively with the Infection Preventionist when communicable diseases are identified.
Assist in developing and offering in-services related to safety issues i.e. prevention of back injuries infection control policies and procedures blood and body fluid exposure prevention.
EXPECTATIONS:
Foster an environment that facilitates professional collaboration among the interdisciplinary team.
Recognize own sphere of influence; utilize oneself and the relationship with colleagues to elicit their strength.
Build and maintain a collegial environment that supports positive group processes.
Provide supportive leadership to staff for daily operations.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
Be knowledgeable of quality assurance projects in progress.
Formulates personal professional goals and plans for accomplishing these; make continuous efforts to maintain a strong current clinical knowledge-based skill level. Seek appropriate continuing education to meet these goals.
Evaluates the education needs of colleagues and develop approaches to meet those needs. Uses an individualized approach to assist staff in the process of prioritizing goals and identifies resources to meet their education needs.
Conduct in-services to staff on assigned shift when indicated to ensure compliance with regulations facility policy or when changes in practice occur.
Act as a role model for staff.
Assume a leadership role in identifying opportunities for improvement defining goals and developing solutions.
Education and Experience
State of Maine RN license
One-year experience in a LTC/SNF setting
Previous teaching/staff development experience strongly preferred.
As you are caring for your Residents you have access to:
- Flexible Shifts
- Tuition reimbursement and education support
- Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical dental vision and disability
- Flexible savings account including medical & dependent care
- Employer paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off available to all employees
- 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
- Discounts on Auto and Home Insurance
- A great place to grow in the healthcare field
All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellentreferences and passing the Maine State Background Check.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Fundraising
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Event Planning
- Salesforce
- LMS
- Administrative Experience
- Grant Writing
- Economic Development
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
Stillwater Healthcare is located in Bangor, Maine. We offer long term care, nursing services, and skilled rehabilitation services.
