Staff Educator / Infection Control Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation

Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located in Far Rockaway , NY is currently seeking a Staff Educator /Infection Control Nurse to join our team of professionals . 

Position Summary:

Provides and/or arranges for facility wide orientation and training programs, in-service education, and other educational programs for the development of facility personnel. Provides orientation to Nursing Department, in-service and educational programs as above. Works closely with all departments and monitor, control and prevent infections at the facility.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·         Formulates implements and evaluates policies and procedures for the facility wide In-service programs.

·         Prepares annual calendar and master schedule of mandatory and other pertinent In-service programs. Submits copy to Administrator, Assistant Administrator, Director of Nursing and Personnel Director.

·         Schedules, conducts and arranges mandatory and other in-services for all staff.

·         Prepares the monthly In-service calendars and distributes them to all departments.

·         Keeps abreast of and recommends training resources to departments participating in Training programs.

·         In conjunction with Personnel Director and Department Heads conducts and/or arranges facility orientation for all new employees. Conducts orientation for Nursing Personnel.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Has a current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Has at least two to three years’ experience in a long term care facility in Nursing Administration.
• Have previous experiences in-service education.
• Has knowledge of CDC guidelines as related to infection control, as well as O.S.H.A requirements.

PTO package

Health and Dental Benefits

401k Plan

Competitive salary

We are an EOE

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