First Atlantic Healthcare · 2 months ago
Staff Development Coordinator & Infection Preventionist (clinical; RN license required)
Presque Isle, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expFirst Atlantic Healthcare is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator & Infection Preventionist to lead the educational services for the nursing department. This role focuses on promoting the growth and development of both licensed and unlicensed staff, ensuring quality care for residents through effective training and compliance with regulatory standards.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Coordinates all educational programs for licensed and unlicensed staff
Strives to meet the educational needs of staff within the Department of Nursing. Provides an annual calendar of educational activities for staff including educational needs identified by nursing leadership and all relevant quality improvement activities
Identifies essential competencies for licensed and non-licensed staff within the Department of Nursing and assures appropriate educational opportunities exist to promote the growth and the development of staff
Plans delivers and evaluates educational programs for licensed and non-licensed staff
Coordinates and actively participates in unit-based orientation of licensed and non-licensed staff within the Department of Nursing. Solicits involvement of unit staff as preceptors and mentors
Provides Preceptor/Mentor education programs as needed. Provides on-going support to Preceptors
Coordinates C.N.A career series training to keep up with annual State requirements
Assures all necessary mandatory education (fire safety, infection control, abuse and neglect, residents rights, Hazard communication, sexual harassment, HIPAA) required by regulatory standards available for all facility staff; track attendance. Schedule live presentations for mandatory in-services on a rotating basis
Coordinates the monthly orientation program
Coordinates BLS and First Aid education for direct care staff. Acts as a liaison between schools, faculty, and facility to assure good communication and quality of care for our residents
Assist in developing, implementing, and conducting relevant in-service training programs as requested by the DON and DSNS. Assist in identifying areas in which training is necessary
Maintain current employee health files on all staff members to assure compliance with all relevant regulations
Manage Immunization, TB, and Influenza program. Assure appropriate documentation of testing exists in employee files
Monitor and investigate employee injuries and or exposures. Identify, assist, counsel, and refer employees who have been exposed to blood/body fluids
Monitor and track employee illness in order to determine necessary interventions and or work restrictions. Work cooperatively with the Infection Preventionist when communicable diseases are identified
Assist in developing and offering in-services related to safety issues, i.e. prevention of back injuries, infection control policies and procedures blood and body fluid exposure prevention
Foster an environment that facilitates professional collaboration among the interdisciplinary team
Recognize own sphere of influence; utilize oneself and the relationship with colleagues to elicit their strength
Build and maintain a collegial environment that supports positive group processes
Provide supportive leadership to staff for daily operations
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift
Be knowledgeable of quality assurance projects in progress
Formulates personal, professional goals and plans for accomplishing these; make continuous efforts to maintain a strong, current clinical knowledge-based skill level. Seek appropriate continuing education to meet these goals
Evaluates the education needs of colleagues and develop approaches to meet those needs. Uses an individualized approach to assist staff in the process of prioritizing goals and identifies resources to meet their education needs
Conduct in-services to staff on assigned shift when indicated to ensure compliance with regulations, facility policy, or when changes in practice occur
Act as a role model for staff
Assume a leadership role in identifying opportunities for improvement, defining goals, and developing solutions
Qualification
Required
State of Maine RN license
One-year experience in a LTC/SNF setting
Preferred
Previous teaching/staff development experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Flexible Shifts
Tuition reimbursement and education support
Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
Employer paid life insurance
Paid Time Off available to all employees
401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
Discounts on Auto and Home Insurance
A great place to grow in the healthcare field
Company
First Atlantic Healthcare
Above all else, First Atlantic Healthcare and our affiliates are uniquely committed, through employee efforts, to the care and improvement of our residents’ lives.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kaylan Stilkey
Human Resources Business Partner
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