Staff Development RN/Infection Preventionist
Plymouth, MN
Full Time
Experienced
Opened in 1964 as the only skilled-care facility in Minnesota exclusively for men, Mission Nursing Home provides care for up to 65 residents who experience a variety of physical and behavioral health issues.
Position: Staff Development/ Infection Preventionist
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the facility's infection prevention and control program, ensuring adherence to current best practices and regulatory requirements. The Staff Development role is responsible for work-related training and development programs of all staff to improve individual skills, orientate new employees to the facility and to comply with training requirements.
Position Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain the infection control program
- Ensure best practices and regulatory requirements
- Develop training programs for staff
- Provide orientation for new staff
- Ensure that all staff are in compliance with training requirements specific to the facility and their role
- Coordinate with management on issues with compliance or documentation
- Works with all departments on communication with management and staff around information related to both infection prevention and staff development
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
- Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be able to speak, write, and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.
- Must possess skills in leadership and communication with a diverse cultural background
- Must possess creativity, integrity, and initiative
Education and Experience
- Minimum, 1 year of experience in nursing. Prefer two years’ experience in a long-term care facility. .
- Must be able to provide critical thinking skills to address clinical issues.
- Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique to include standard/transmission-based precautions.
Licensing/Certifications
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in Minnesota. Infection Preventionist certification is required.Compensation and Benefits:
Range of 62,400k to 104,000k annually depending of qualifications and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, 403(b) retirement, life insurance, PTO and paid holidays.
Mission Statement
We provide a home that reaffirms the dignity and self-worth of men, who experience physical or behavioral health challenges, through compassionate, supportive and rehabilitative care.
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