Mobile Infection Control and Staff Development Coordinator

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and reliable professional Registered Nurse to provide team-oriented support with the Director of Nursing in the day-to-day nursing department schedule. This person will have responsibility for the monitoring, prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases within the facility.
They will also plan, organize, develop, and direct all in-service educational programs and orientation throughout the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Educate staff on infection prevention protocols and ensure facility is compliant with current infection control practices
Gather and analyze infection data including tracking and trending by disease category
Participate in evidenced-based decision making to strengthen facility standards of care
Provide guidance and education to direct care staff on best nursing practices related to the management of infectious diseases
Maintain resident and staff records in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other agency privacy standards
Report infectious disease trends to the management team, local, state and federal agencies as required
Collaborate with external agencies, physicians and facility managers to ensure infection control best practices are developed and maintained throughout the facility
Possess a strong understanding of long-term care federal and state regulations
Provide patient education and teaching as needed

Education and Experience

• Graduate from an approved school with an active RN Licenses is required.
• CPR Instruction Certification is preferred
• Experience with Dayforce and excel spreadsheets preferred
• 2 years of related work experience required
• Excellent organization & communication skills required
• Ability to multi-task, remain calm under pressure with excellent customer service skills.

Why Legacy Health Services?
Healthcare is a calling and being part of a family owned and operated company that will invest in YOU will turn that calling into a career. Legacy Health Services offers many career path opportunities, including options for those who are new to healthcare. Whether you want to become a nursing assistant, advance from LPN to RN licensure, obtain your BSN or simply sharpen your skills in a fast paced, rewarding environment, we have a role for you.

We are proud to offer:
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Company sponsored educational opportunities including STNA certification classes and medication technician certification classes
Career advancement opportunities
401(k) with company match through Fidelity
Dayforce Wallet- work today & get paid up to 50% of earned wages tomorrow
Tuition Reimbursement

Legacy Health Services is a family-owned and operated post-acute care company based in Parma, Ohio. “Our Family Caring for Yours” is as true today as it was when the company was created over fifty years ago. Legacy Health Services provides a complete continuum of care that includes skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation services, long-term care and affiliates that provide full-time nurse practitioners and hospice care. We provide our residents with compassionate care and quality services to meet all of their needs, both clinical and non-clinical. We value each of our residents as individuals, with unique physical, spiritual, social, emotional and intellectual needs. Our goal is to treat everyone like family- with compassion, respect and kindness. To learn more, visit lhshealth.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.