Staff Development Nurse/ Infection Preventionist

At CommCare Corporation, were not just another healthcare provider. Were an established, forward-thinking leader in retirement living, skilled nursing, and hospice care across Louisiana and Mississippi. Our team is driven by creativity, expertise, and a passion for caregiving, and were looking for someone who shares these values to join us. Were seeking the right candidate for the position of Staff Development Nurse/Infection Prevention at Old Brownlee Community Care Center. In this vital role, youll ensure that our residents receive the highest level of care while collaborating with a dedicated team, providing exceptional clinical leadership and support. What You Bring to the Table: Essential Qualifications: Staff Development FUNCTION. Plan an organized system of training to assist in maintaining overall staff competence to maintain individualized safety, quality of care. Plans and implements in-service programs for the development and improvement of the skills of facility personnel using a variety of teaching methods, presentations, materials and resources to meet the learners needs. Continually assess and evaluate staff learning throughout the orientation process for modification in various teaching methods. Attends scheduled corporate staff development and infection control meetings. Plans and implements nurse aide training program in accordance with state and federal requirements. Conduct regular infection control risk assessments. Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures. Educate staff on infection control protocols and best practices. Monitor compliance with infection control standards. Investigate and report any outbreaks of infectious diseases. Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure proper aseptic techniques are followed. Review patient documentation for accuracy in infection-related data. Monitor and track patient outcomes related to infections. Stay current on OSHA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements related to infection prevention. Assist in the management of the Nursing Department with high professional and personal standards. Plan, organize, coordinate and direct all the nursing functions for all nursing personnel to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times in a cost-effective manner. Exercises administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for nursing service objectives, policies and procedures, nursing functions and activities, nursing care, and the nursing staff and their training and any other tasks or responsibilities assigned.