Nurse Educator
Company: Bethesda Health
Location: Florissant
Posted on: January 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!
At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to
improving the lives of others.
As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as:
403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and
holiday pay.
Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available
for regular status full and part time employees.
Summary
Develops and implements a Corporate-approved orientation program
for all employees with emphasis on regulatory issues surrounding
long term care (LTC) and Bethesda values and mission. Conducts
General Orientation using Corporate guidelines incorporating
relevant OSHA and Federal and State regulations into the program.
Incorporates staff and resident safety (i.e., emergency
preparedness, fire safety, security, injury prevention), and the
teaching program for those staff dealing directly and indirectly
with the Alzheimer resident. Coordinates and monitors orientation
activities throughout orientation. Provides input into evaluation
of the orientee and recommends release from or extension of
orientation based on evaluation of learning needs. Assists with
mentor programs. Promotes a culture of staff development by being
open and encouraging about the work environment. Develops lesson
plans and conducts in-service programs including mandatory
in-services. Other programs are identified by needs assessment of
the staff, results of State surveys, introduction of new products,
services and technology. In-services new and revised policies and
procedures. All onsite programs are given in sufficient number and
at sufficient times to meet the needs of the staff. Teach staff
basic computer skills as related to their job duties. Properly
instruct staff how to access and use the online education programs
as a part of the overall in-service education program. Works
closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) particularly in the
promotion of teamwork and quality care issues. Provides input into
the appraisal process of staff, particularly during orientation.
Acts as a resource for Managers relative to the department's
orientation, in-service and staff development needs. As requested,
conducts the state-approved Nurse Assistant Training Program or CMT
program using the directions as set forth in state regulations.
Classes are organized, students are monitored, and an acceptable
fail/pass ratio is achieved. Acts as a resource person for the
nurse assistants and monitors their progress. Develops and
implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to
prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections
in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.
Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention,
identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections
and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.
Develops and implements written policies and procedures in
accordance with current standards of practice and recognized
guidelines for infection prevention and control. Oversees the
facility's antibiotic stewardship program. Oversees resident care
activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of
urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care,
point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections). Leads the
facility's Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develops
action plans to address opportunities for improvement. Participates
on the facility's QAA Committee. Implements an annual infection
control risk assessment process and participates in the facility's
annual assessment review process. Reviews and/or revises the
facility's infection prevention and control program, its standards,
policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the
facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance
with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling
infections. Provides education to staff, residents, and families
(where appropriate). Ensures public health is notified of
reportable diseases. Collaborates with other departments in
fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety.
(I.e. employee health). Maintains documentation of infection
prevention and control program activities. Informs the DON of the
individual needs of the Staff Development functions as it relates
to budgeting. Assists the DON in the assessment of needs for
resident care equipment during budget preparation. Is aware of and
promotes the compliance program throughout the facility.
Participates in the continuous quality improvement (QAPI)
activities established by the organization by looking at all
resident care processes with an intent to identify areas for
improvement. Prepares concise and timely QAPI reports, as required.
Develops educational programs based on needs identified through
QAPI activities, attends various meetings and provides reports as
requested. Attends local professional educator's meetings and
Bethesda monthly meetings. Sets individual goals and reviews with
the DON. Serves as a role model to the staff. Actively pursues
education related to job. Keeps current in nursing issues
(geriatrics, management, legislative.) May be assigned other duties
as appropriate.
Job Qualifications
Pay range: $63,943 - $106,407 annually
Category: RN
Keywords: Bethesda Health, Jefferson City , Nurse Educator, Healthcare , Florissant, Missouri
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