Director of Staff Development & Infection Prevention - LPN - Sierra Post Acute

Location

Lakewood, CO | United States

Job description

Great Opportunity for a Director of Staff Development & Infection Prevention - LPN at Sierra Post Acute!

Sierra Post Acute is looking for a Director of Staff Development & Infection Prevention - LPN who want to be part of an amazing culture while making a genuine difference!

We take great pride in our wonderful staff, strong work culture and 'family taking care of family' environment! We are looking for a high performing Director of Staff Development & Infection Prevention (LPN) that is looking to be part of a great organization.

Requirements:

• Valid LPN License in good standing
• At least one year's experience as an LPN, good understanding of in-services
• Previous DSD experience, a plus

Job Duties:

• Communicate effectively with all staff, residents and family members
• Maintain a positive and calm disposition when communicating with staff, residents, family, visitors, government entities, etc.
• Develop and monitor goals and objectives of in-service trainings for the facility
• Interview, hire and orient new nurses
• Create and maintain records and reports pertinent to in-service requirements
• Partner with Administrator and DON to meet daily staffing and PPD goals
• Review and create daily staffing schedule
• Attend meetings and services on committee's as required

Other responsibilities include:

• Ensure all staff attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard
• Provide direct patient care when not performing DSD duties
• Represent the department and participate in top level meetings
• Implement recommendations from the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee as they relate to the educational needs of the facility
• Follow Infection and Control policies and procedures
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
• Protect each resident's file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards
• Abide with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance - company pays majority of coverage
• Paid Vacation Days, Sick Days, and Holidays
• 401K
• Robust Employee Recognition Program
• Education Stipends

To apply for this position please reply to this posting, call Roxane, Recruiter at 720-675-6543, or you can schedule a time to talk to me -

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Salary

$35 - $40 per hour