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Infection Prevention and Staff Development Coordinator Hidden Waters Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Clinton, MD Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $85,000 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Program design Program management Healthcare staff management RN License Doctoral degree in life sciences Quality assurance experience within healthcare Full Job Description Job Description Come Join the Hidden Waters Rehabilitation and Wellness Center team as our Director of Infection Prevention and Staff Development Coordinator! Purpose of Your Position The primary purpose of your position is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the Facility's Quality Assessment and Assurance Program in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care and safety can be maintained at all times. Duties and Responsibilities Plan, develop, organize, implement , coordinate, and direct the quality assurance and assessment program designed to enhance the equality of resident care in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. Evaluate programs and make changes necessary, to improve programs and assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Communicate revised plans and changes to facility management to maintain awareness. Develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies. Schedule committee meetings and notify members of such meetings. Assist in developing yearly evaluation schedules for departmental studies. Staff Development Develop and participate in programs designed for in-service education, on-the-job training and orientation classes for newly assigned personnel. (includes maintaining appropriate record keeping requirements of when classes were held, subject matter, attendance. etc) Develop, implement and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employees to the department , its polices and procedures, and to his/her position and duties. Monitor and supervise work, evaluate performance. initiate or recommend personnel action such as merit increases promotions, and disciplinary action. Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects, as assigned or that may become necessary. Attend and participate in workshops, seminar etc. to keep abreast of current changes in the health care field, as well as to maintain a professional status. Attend and participate in annual Facility i-service training programs (e.g. OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control etc) Assist in identifying areas in which training is needed. Requirements Must possess a MD RN license. Sufficient previous experience in clinical health care including direct experience in quality assurance.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person