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Form of workInfection Prevention Specialist (RN) - $76,000 to $95,000 per year
Job Summary:
Americana Health and Rehabilitation Center is currently accepting applications for an experienced Infection Prevention Specialist (RN) & Staff Development Coordinator to administer, plan, develop, evaluate, coordinate and educate any and all programs for the facility's staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Interprets and implements established facility policies, procedures and regulations
- Observes and teaches the facility infection control policies and procedures
- Demonstrates consistent ability to identify issues
- Participates in and contributes meaningful information in all meetings relating to resident care and QA/QI in the facility.
- Maintains all records and data in a neat, organized manner for prompt retrieval.
- Evaluates resident and staff training needs, and provides the Executive Director (ED) and DNS with comprehensive recommendations concerning the educational/training needs of nursing staff.
- Interprets and implements established Center policies, processes, and regulations for nursing staff.
- Plans and provides the ED and DNS with an annual schedule of planned education programs.
- Maintains current education records of classes/in-services conducted, attendance, and clinical performance of each nursing attendee, as well as attendance records of other employees.
- Maintains an education profile for each nursing employee listing each class attended, date, time period, and evaluation of performance.
- Observes and teaches the Center safety policies and processes to nursing staff.
EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Required: RN License in Washington
- Required: One year experience and demonstrated competence in planning, implementing and directing educational programs for adults in the nursing field.
- Preferred: Two years' experience in nursing; one year in long-term care.
Benefit Highlights:
- Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Free Meals During Shift!
- Daily Pay - Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training & Development Opportunities
We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.
Americana Health and Rehabilitation Center
917 7th Ave
Longview, WA
EmpRes Operated by Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
