Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Control Nurse

Rockdalehc; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockdalehc in Covington, GA seeks a dedicated educator to coordinate ongoing education and in-service programs for nursing staff, ensuring alignment with state and federal requirements. The role includes new-employee orientation and maintaining nursing records in a compliant, organized manner.

The ideal candidate holds a current RN license with at least two years in long-term care leadership, possesses strong teaching and leadership skills, and maintains annual CEUs.

Qualifications

• RN license required and current in-state licensure.
• Minimum of two years of long-term care nursing experience in roles of authority.
• Strong teaching, coaching, evaluating and leadership abilities.
• Annual licensure CEUs as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure orientation and continuing education of nurses and nursing assistants as directed by the Director of Nursing Services and in compliance with approved Nursing Assistant Training program.
• Coordinate orientation of all new employees to facility policies and procedures and State/Federal mandated policies and procedures; coordinate competency completion.
• Coordinate necessary employment forms and documents.
• Develop, coordinate, teach, facilitate and ensure 100% attendance at all mandatory in-services (infection control, fire prevention, OSHA safety, confidentiality, Resident Rights, etc.).
• Assist in planning and implementing ongoing education and in servicing programs; ensure documentation is complete and filed.
• Post monthly calendar of in-service programs by the first working day of each month.
• Assist with monthly Quality Assurance reviews as directed by Director of Nursing Services.
• Respect residents’ dignity, privacy and confidentiality; adhere to Residents’ Rights.
• Maintain OSHA training, audits and manuals; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain employee education training health files and perform competency checks for nursing assistants.
• Investigate employee incidents and provide solutions to prevent injuries.
• Schedule and coordinate nursing assistant testing within required timeframes.
• Display courteous, tactful, helpful behavior with residents, families, visitors and staff.
• Participate in morning meetings, admission meetings, safety committee and OA committee.
• Perform other duties as requested by Administrator or department directors.

Skills

Teaching

Coaching

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN license (State)

Job description

Summary

Facilitates and coordinates all ongoing education and in-service programs in accordance with State and Federal requirements. Assists in the orientation of all new employees to facility policies and procedures. Assists routinely in the maintenance of medical employee records.

Entry Qualifications

• Current State nursing license as a Nurse with a minimum of two (2) years long-term care nursing experience in various roles of authority.
• Strong teaching, coaching, evaluating and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and effective interpersonal skills.
• Annual licensure CEU’s as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list is subject to individual facility policies, procedures and practices, which may require additional duties and responsibilities.

• Assures adequate orientation and continuing education of nurses and nursing assistants as directed by the Director of Nursing Services and in compliance with approved Nursing Assistant Training program.
• Assures adequate orientation of all new employees to facility policies and procedures and State/Federal mandated policies and procedures. Coordinates competency completion.
• Coordinates necessary employment forms and/or documents
• Develops, coordinates, teaches, facilitates, assures 100% attendance as appropriate at all mandatory in-services including: infection control, fire prevention, OSHA safety, confidentiality, Resident Rights, etc.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of all ongoing education and in servicing programs. Assures necessary documentation of programs is appropriate, complete and filed.
• Posts monthly calendar of in-service programs before the first working day of each month.
• Assists with monthly Quality Assurance reviews as directed by Director of Nursing Services.
• Respects and maintains residents’ dignity, individuality, privacy and confidentiality. Is knowledgeable of Residents’ Rights.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and the facility.
• Responsible for maintaining OSHA including: training, audits, updating manuals as needed and assuring compliance with regulations.
• Maintains employee education training health files.
• Performs competency checks for nursing assistants.
• Responsible for investigating employee incidents and providing possible solutions to present further injuries.
• Schedules and coordinates nursing assistant testing within the time required.
• Displays courteous, tactful, helpful manner with residents, families, visitors and fellow employees.
• Participates in morning meetings, admission meetings, safety committee and OA committee.
• Performs other duties as requested by Administrator or other department directors.