RN Clinical Educator & Infection Control

Skilled Healthcare Center -

Opening: RN Clinical Educator & Infection Control

Location: Long Term Care Facility Queens, NY

Pay: $95,000.00 – 120,000.00 per year

Responsibilities:

·       Developing & implementing, evidence-based, quality education programs/activities to promote individual development, competency & delivery of high-quality clinical service.

·       Collaborating with management, staff and external partners to assess, integrate, and evaluate educational needs & resources.

·       Developing, reviewing & updating training manuals, policies/procedures, related job aides & clinical pathways.

·       Educating staff in the clinical policies criteria and procedures.

·       Providing an overview of the departments, general functions & responsibilities, as well as the relationships with other departments.

·       Conducting new staff orientation, review of care management, intake, and utilization management activities & documentation.

·       Planning, developing, evaluating and implementing educational programs and training activities based on assessed learning needs of the MLTC/Strategic clinical team.

·       Providing consultation and education via orientation and Train the Trainer programs to the company’s strategic partners.

·       Conducting quality review audits of clinical team and strategic partners to ensure that company protocols and standards are being met.

·       Protects patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols; enforcing medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

·       Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by monitoring confidential information processing.

·       Maintains documentation of patient care services by auditing patient and department records.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare or related field.
• Minimum five years’ clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Must have an Active RN License in New York State
• Managed care case management experience working with dual eligible populations.
• CDC Certification required
• Experience in an Infection Control role is preferred, but not required.

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