Nurse Educator / Infection Control Preventionist
Company: Elderwood
Location: East Providence
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Salary: Pay: $87,750 $126,750 / year Overview:Elderwood of
Scallop Shell at Wakefield is searching for a Nurse
Educator/Infection Control Preventionist to join our
team.Responsible for orientation and in-service education for all
levels of personnel, and for coordination of in-service programs
for all departments; serves as the Primary Instructor for the
Nursing Assistant 120-Hour Training Program and Program Coordinator
for the Tuition Assistance Program. Schedule includes on-call
rotation as the Nurse Manager on duty.Join Our Team: Are you ready
to change your life with a rewarding career move ? Employee Perks!:
Dramatically Increased Wages!, Free On-Site Parking, Free Uniforms,
Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental,
and Vision insurance, Tuition reimbursement program
Responsibilities:Plans and leads General Orientation Program which
includes a tour of building; presentations by department heads to
acquaint new personnel with philosophy of facility management and
quality assurance programs; overall operation and
inter-relationship of services; and information about the topics of
resident rights and abuse reporting, confidentiality of
information, fire safety and disaster plans, infection control
which includes bloodborne diseases and tuberculosis information,
safety practices/toxic substances, and needs of the elderly, ill
and handicapped.Coordinates program development and implementation,
and serves as an instructor of the Nursing Assistant 120-Hour
Training Program.Coordinates Clinical Skills Evaluation testing for
Nursing Assistant Trainees.Serves as Program Coordinator for the
Tuition Assistance Program.Coordinates the schedules of Nursing
Assistant Trainees for written exam testing, and recording of
certification.Schedules and presents training programs and ensures
that Nursing Assistants complete six hours of in-service education
every six months.Maintains records and data concerning Nursing
Assistant 100-Hour Training Program.Plans, coordinates and
participates with department heads as needed to implement
orientation programs for new staff in each department.Base wages
increase with experience!Qualifications:Credentials of a Registered
Professional nurse with a current Rhode Island license
required.Prospective candidates should have an Infection
PReventionist certification through the CDC or obtain within 90
days of employment.Baccalaureate degree preferred.Experience in
in-service education or skills in teaching; at least one year
experience in a long-term health care facility required.Ability to
work cooperatively with personnel at all levels required.Ability to
communicate well verbally and in writing required.Personal
qualities of enthusiasm; interest in needs of residents, and
quality assurance desirable.Ability to perform tasks to established
standards of excellence required.Elderwood expects all current and
new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will
be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request
a medical exemption from vaccination.EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for
positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical
disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age,
genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual
orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal,
State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the
work involved.
Keywords: Elderwood, East Providence , Nurse Educator / Infection Control Preventionist, Healthcare , East Providence, Rhode Island
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