Staff Development Coordinator/ Infection Preventionist

Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation currently seeking a Staff Development Coordinator/ Infection Preventionist for our skilled nursing Healthcare Center, this is a full-time position. As the Staff Development Coordinator/ Infection Preventionist, you’re an integral part of sustaining the quality of care and quality of life for our residents by assisting the Director of Nursing with the Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities. The Staff Development Coordinator/ Infection Preventionist plans, directs, and conducts nursing activities to include staff development and quality assurance. Provide audits as assigned, including but not limited to environmental audits, staffing concern audits, etc. Dedicate time to provide on-the-floor observation in the Healthcare Center while conducting as-needed and routine rounds to assess compliance with regulations. Troubleshoot areas of possible concern to avoid problematic issues, as well as pro-actively address identified problem areas. Identify, execute, and communicate training needs with the Director of Nursing. Provide orientation to all new employees and coordinate and conduct in-service education. Plan, develop, and execute clinical competency evaluations for nursing staff. Complete monthly summary of in-service and training compliance and report results to the Director of Nursing. Provides flexibility in own schedule to ensure the training and competency needs of the healthcare center are met in a timely fashion. Assist the Director of Nursing and the Assistant Director of Nursing to develop an action plan to correct non-compliance. Track medication errors and apply the Medication Error Protocol by educating staff as appropriate. Alert the Director of Nursing when disciplinary action is called for under the Medication Error Protocol. Qualifications/Requirements Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in GA Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate Job Type: Full-time Pay: $48.00 - $52.00 per hour Expected hours: 36 – 46 per week License/Certification: RN (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Ellijay, GA 30540 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Ellijay, GA 30540: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person