Job Posting for Registered Nurse Educator (RN) at Centers Health Care
Nurse Educator
Cooperstown Center is looking to hire a RegisteredNurse (RN) Educator for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Cooperstown, NY. The ideal candidate will be able to maintain flexible hours to cover education on all shifts.
DUTIES:
Leads staff development programs; by providing instruction designed in safety, body mechanics, infection control, hazardous infectious materials, etc. to meet NYSDOH & other regulatory mandates
Maintains educational practices by coaching, counseling, and may participate in the disciplinary process; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Records and documents educational activity, attendance and responses
Report on active projects, reactions, and progress daily, weekly and monthly.
Participation in QAPI monthly meetings and projects
Assist the Director of Quality and or Director of Nursing in planning, coordinating and implementing staff programs and services to ensure a well-educated staff.
Maintain appropriate records and assist in data collection for assessment and evaluation purposes
Consults with and keeps Director of Quality and or Director of Nursing informed as appropriate or required
Maintains good inter and intradepartmental relationships, interacting effectively with all internal and external customers
Maintains close contact with employees off work, on disability or workman’s compensation, and their physicians to facilitate their earliest possible return to work
Reviews incident reports, OSHA reports, involving employees injured at work & coordinates education, loss prevention program with our safety program
Provides annual tuberculosis screening of volunteers; directs follow-up procedure for positive Manitou testing within the scope of practice and under the direction of Director of Nursing.
Administers Hep B vaccines & Mantoux (TB skin tests) to various contracted agencies and individuals per guidelines and under the direction of Director of Quality or Director of Nursing
Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 3 years experience as a Nurse Educator in Long Term Care
Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
Previous experience working in a long-term care setting
Demonstrated ability to creatively educate and coach
CPR certification required, CPR trainer certified or willing to become a trainer.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
Weekend On-Call Duty (every 6 weeks)
Must possess the ability to interact, educate, coach and communicate with a wide cross-section of individuals in a courteous, tactful and effective manner
Must possess the highest ethical standards with respect to discretion and regard for confidentiality
Must possess an abiding commitment of basic ethical and legal principles
Possess knowledge of emergency preparedness, safety, fire, disaster, OSHA
Knowledgeable of infection control procedures
Ability to handle required record keeping
LOCATION:
Cooperstown, NY
ABOUT US:
Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 174-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley and just minutes away from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Cooperstown Center is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We’re a community of friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest, and we want all residents to leave Cooperstown Center with dignity and independence. Cooperstown Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
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