Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Virginia

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions:

1. Plan, develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinate educational and on-the-job training programs.

2. Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary.

3. Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of this facility.

4. Develop, evaluate and control the quality of in-service educational programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.

5. Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to in- service educational programs.

6. Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, class attendance and subject records, etc.

7. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator concerning in-service training reports.

8. Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the in-service educational programs.

9. Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

10. Assist department directors in obtaining and scheduling of speakers to present in-service training programs.

11. Ensure that in-service training classrooms or areas are properly prepared before training classes begin.

12. Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other personnel.

13. Develop, direct and schedule refresher training, as necessary, for assigned staff and licensed professional personnel.

14. Remain current on new development by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and attending seminars.

15. Attend and participate in your professional associations activities and programs, etc., to assure that you keep abreast of current regulations and guidelines, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the administrator.

16. Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of orientation programs that orient newly hired personnel to their position, the facility’s policies and procedures, resident’s rights and responsibilities, etc.

17. Assist licensed nursing personnel (i.e., RN’s, LPN’s, and Nurse Aides) in obtaining in-service training to keep their license current in accordance with state law. Provide in-service training as necessary/required.

Personnel Functions:

1. Develop and direct orientation programs for all personnel, in accordance with our established policies and procedures.

2. Conduct regular and special in-service training sessions for staff to ensure they remain current on new procedures, changes in policies, etc.

3. Coordinate in-service activities and programs with all departments in accordance with established policies and procedures.

4. Encourage personnel to get involved in planning programs, trying new ideas, etc., to enhance our educational in service programs.

5. Maintain a productive working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.

6. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

7. Promote the morale of all personnel and maintain a spirit of cooperation.

8. Ensure that individual employee training records are maintained and filed in the employee’s personnel record.

9. Schedule in-service training programs according to the needs of each department.

10. Post notices of in-service training classes in accordance the facility’s policies and procedures.

11. Ensure confidentiality of employee health information.

12. Present a profession appearance and adheres to dress code.

13. Must be available to present programs on all three shifts as required.

Resident Rights:

1. Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected, including the right of refusal.

2. Knock before entering a resident’s room.

Equipment and Supply Functions:

1. Direct the preparation, scheduling and selection of instructional material, equipment and training aids, to ensure that a modern, meaningful in-service program is provided.

2. Ensure that required serviceable equipment and knowledgeable operators are available to present special in- service materials as directed.

3. Recommend to the administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department.

Committee Functions:

1. Serve on various committees of the facility as required by existing regulations and as appointed by the administrator.

2. Represent the department at and participate in top level meetings.

3. Meet with department supervisors, on a regularly scheduled basis, and solicit advice concerning their training needs, and assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services.

4. Implement recommendations from the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee as they relate to the educational needs of the facility.

5. Assist department heads with identification of problem areas and development of action plan.

Other Duties

1. Other duties as assigned