Wheaton, IL – Clinical Staff Educator

DuPage County; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Pension

Deferred compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-paid legal

Credit Union

Job summary

DuPage County is seeking a Nursing Education Coordinator to assess training needs, design and implement education programs, and coordinate immunization and safety training for staff. You will conduct orientation and ongoing education, ensuring compliance with IDPH and Joint Commission standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and at least three years in education/training with an Illinois RN license. On-call and scheduling responsibilities apply as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field; three years of experience in education/training.
• Current Illinois RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses training needs.
• Recommends, plans, and implements new training programs for all levels of personnel.
• Monitors and evaluates appropriateness of training provided; assess performance, understanding and application of care principles.
• Conducts new employee orientation, in-services, and continuing education training programs.
• Coordinates and administers immunization programs (TB testing, influenza, Hepatitis B).
• Coordinates CPR, Heimlich and other rescue technique programs.
• Serves as liaison to in-house and external healthcare professionals.
• Maintains records for nursing education and occupational health.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Salary: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 Annually

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Weekend, evenings, and holidays as required. This position will be required to be on call for 3 weekends in a quarter and approximately 3 holidays annually.

Department: Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

These positions are eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses training needs
• Recommends, plans, and implements new training programs for all levels of personnel
• Monitors and evaluates appropriateness of training provided to include assessing performance, understanding and application of general care principles
• Conducts new employee orientation, in-services, and continuing education training programs
• Coordinates and administers immunization programs including but not limited to Tuberculosis testing/screening, annual influenza shots, Hepatitis B vaccines
• Coordinates and manages Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Heimlich and other rescue technique programs
• Serves as liaison to in-house and external healthcare professionals
• Coordinates in-services with outside providers
• Participates on committees and multi-disciplinary groups
• Monitors and ensures compliance with current/changing federal and state laws and regulations and Joint Commission regulation as they relate to long term care staff training requirements
• Annual preparation and participation in the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Joint Commission survey and other regulatory reviews
• Evaluates staff performance and assesses competency levels to maintain compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Joint Commission requirements
• Consults with supervisors throughout the facility to determine training needs
• Consults with equipment and education material vendors to evaluate the educational applicability of products
• Develops, maintains and updates related Nursing Department policies and procedures, manuals, programs and forms
• Orders training supplies
• Participates in facility Quality Assurance program
• Maintains resource libraries
• Prepares and maintains records for nursing education and occupational health

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in education and/or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
This position requires the possession of a current license in Illinois as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN).

A post offer physical is required.

A pre-employmentbackground check is required.