LVN IP Director of Staff Development

DSD /IP Nurse Come join our GREAT team!

We are looking for a Director of Staff Development / Infection Prevention Nurse to join our team!

Requirements: Valid LVN License in good standing; DSD certificate collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, treating all residents with dignity and respect, communicating effectively with all staff, residents and family members.

Some of the duties include:

• Develop and monitor the goals and objectives of the in-service trainings for the facility
• Interviewing, hiring and orienting new employees
• Creating and maintaining records and reports pertinent to in-service requirements
• Partnering with Administrator and DON to meet daily staffing and PPD goals
• Reviewing and creating daily staffing schedule
• Attending meetings and serving on committee's as required
• Ensuring that all staff attend and participate in in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard
• Responsible for providing direct patient care when not performing DSD duties
• Representing the department at and participate in top level meetings
• Implementing recommendations from the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee as they relate to the educational needs of the facility
• Maintaining a positive and calm disposition when communicating with staff, residents, family, visitors, government entities, etc.
• Following Infection and Control policies and procedures
• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
• Protecting each resident's file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards
• Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

Requirements:

• LVN license
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility
• APIC Certification in infection control