Staff Development Coordinator / Infection Control Nurse (3777) at Spokane

Job Description

Avalon Health Care is seeking a dependable, organized and dedicated Staff Development Coordinator to join our outstanding team!

The Staff Development Coordinator is responsible to plan and implement facility orientation, job skills training, in-service education and a Certification Training Program (if applicable) for the nursing assistants as required by regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage Training
• Orientation and Job Skills
• In-service Education

Candidates should have current nursing license as well as long term care experience. Our post-acute facilities are physician-led, quality-driven, and patient-centered. This patient focus and standard of care allows our employees to build long term, meaningful relationships with our patients. That is why Avalon employees proudly say “We embrace a reverence for life and a heart for healing."

We are looking for like-minded individuals who welcome responsibility and are excited to uphold our core principles. With enthusiasm and compassion, our Avalon family works with our patients and their families as well as with our communities to celebrate life every day!

If you seek to use your mind and your heart to improve lives on a daily basis, come join our team! We offer great challenges and opportunities for personal fulfillment!

Job Requirements

• Must be a qualified licensed RN or LPN/LVN in good standing and currently licensed by the State in which employed.
• Completion of post-secondary education or otherwise able to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.
• Able to maintain regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.

Experience Required

*Must have one of the following:

• Must have one year full-time experience as a licensed nurse providing direct resident care in a long term healthcare facility in addition to one year of experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing; or
• Two years of full time experience as a licensed nurse, at least one year of which must be in the provision of direct resident care in a nursing facility and within six (6) months of employment, and prior to teaching a certification program, the Director of Staff Development must obtain a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education in nursing courses in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing.

Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Spokane, Company: Avalon Health Care.