Educator and Infection Preventionist (RN) Rehab

Your experience matters: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith

AtMercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As an Educator and Infection Preventionist registered nurse (RN) joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

Assumes responsibility and accountability for assessment planning implementation and evaluation of education programs including clinical orientation of new employees. Develops the annual hospital wide Infection Control Plan; evaluates the effectiveness of the program and reports findings to leadership and appropriate committees.

How youll contribute

Youll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• sign-on bonus
• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and responsibilities
Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma or Masters strongly preferred.

• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.

• Demonstrated experience planning coordinating evaluating and/or directing educational activities of clinical personnel

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a bedside RN

• CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Meets all competencies required for registered nurse.
• Assesses plans implements and evaluates education programs and orientation of staff students volunteers and contracted nursing staff.
• Uses independent judgement to plan create implement and excecute training content and programs.
• Consistently provides input into individual staff development during the orientation process and on an ongoing basis.
• Designs individualized orientations based upon specific position and assessment of competency.
• Participates in establishing goals objectives policies and procedures for staff development.
• Ensures competency of all preceptors and participates in matching preceptors with new employees.
• Evaluates educational needs of staff through various methods including QI programs safety occurrence monitoring changes in patient population served and annual needs assessment.
• Assesses plans develops implements and evaluates ongoing competencies of staff based on need.

• Supports and aligns educational activities with best practice initiatives and hospitals quality improvement process.

• Serves as clinical education resource on current practices and procedures within the hospital.

• In collaboration with hospital leadership and personnel from applicable departments or services reviews and revises the program to improve outcomes.

• Responsible for coordination of CPR training and ensuring staff is compliant with current certifications

• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians departments and staff.

• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively and lead work groups committees and individual staff in organized and efficient manor to accomplish expected goals and outcomes.

• Demonstrates flexibility of schedule and utilizes creative strategies to meet the learning needs of staff on all shifts.

• Partners with CNO and Nurse Manager to promote individual and team accountability for learning.

• Functions as a resource for new staff as necessary during orientation period and ongoing as demonstrated through feedback tools from employee and preceptor.

• Develops reviews and recommends reference material based upon assessed needs of staff.

• Communicates and collaborates with colleagues on developing education standards plans and initiatives.

• Individualizes and coordinates learning opportunities by using multiple strategies based on content audience and complexity. Applies adult learning principles.

• Communicates the mission ethics and goals of the hospital as well as the focus statement of the department.

• Along with HR ensures staff education records are up to date.

• Other duties as assigned.

Infection Control Job specific:

• Drives and assumes ownership of Infection Control Plan and activities in the hospital.

• Excercises independent judgement in analyzing and trending infection data and creates a plan to reduce and prevent invetions.

• Funtions as the content expert on Infection Prevention and Control for the hospital incuding determining course of action planning implementing and ensuring compliance to the plan.

• Develops the annual hospital wide Infection Control Plan; evaluates the effectiveness of the program and reports findings to leadership and appropriate committees.

• Assures systems are in place to report infection surveillance prevention and control information to:

  • appropriate staff in the hospital

  • federal state and local public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation

  • accrediting bodies

  • other referring or receiving hospitals or organizations needing information regarding the presence of infection in a patient received or transferred

• Identifies potential sources of nosocomial infection and implements actions to eliminate the source; and evaluates infection data to distinguish between nosocomial and community-acquired infection.

• Assists in identifying monitoring and controlling outbreaks of nosocomial infection among patient and hospital personnel.

• Maintains surveillance in order to collect analyze and trend data; provides accurate and timely reports to the Director of Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement leadership and appropriate committees.

• Assures the hospital implements infection prevention and control activities to reduce the risk of infections associated with medical equipment devices and supplies.

• Acts as a resource to hospital personnel in implementing isolation techniques or other infection control measures.

• In collaboration with hospital leadership and personnel from applicable departments or services reviews and revises the program to improve outcomes.

• Provides education for employees regarding infection control during orientation and ongoing in-services as required.

• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians departments and staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Company Specific:

• Completes annual health safety and education requirements. Maintains professional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.
• Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicated the mission ethics and goals of the hospital as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Maintains current licensure/certification for position if applicable.
• Consistently demonstrates Guest Relations skills to patients physicians visitors employees and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.
• Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health Safety Security Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.
• HIPAA: Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality. Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately.
• Compliance: Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in Kindreds Code of Conduct Kindred policy and procedures applicable federal and state laws and applicable standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations (i.e. Code Blue).
• Appropriate telephone communication skills.

Physical and Safety Requirements:

• Good general health and stress coping ability. Ability to walk or stand for periods of at least 8 hours. Stooping sitting bending and carrying of items including the ability to lift or move patients. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all constituents (patients families peers and other healthcare team members) as needed for leadership assessment intervention and professional development.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

About our Health System
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smithis a 50 bed hospital located in Fort Smith Arkansas and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smithis an Equal Opportunity Employer Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smithis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.