Nursing Education Specialist

Company: Martine Center
Location: White Plains
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Job Description:

Leads staff development programs; by providing instruction designed in safety, body mechanics, infection control, hazardous infectious materials, etc. to meet NYSDOH & other regulatory mandates
--- planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
--- establishing personal networks; 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 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 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
--- 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
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Nurse Educator in Long Term Care
--- Previous experience working in a long-term care setting
--- Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
--- 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
Martine Center is a 200-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in White Plains, NY. Our warm and nurturing environment allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life of all our residents, by maintaining each resident's dignity and independence. At the Martine Center, we offer a friendly work environment, a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, professional growth & stability, innovative training programs, and more. Martine Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

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