About this opportunity
Fulton Center lists this Rn Staff Educator opportunity in city of gloversville, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Fulton Center is hiring a Registered Nurse Educator in Gloversville, NY.
Duties:
Leads staff development programs;
by providing instruction designed in safety, body mechanics, infection control, hazardous infectious materials, etc. to meet NYSDOH & other regulatory mandates
Maintains educational practices by coaching, counseling, and may participate in disciplinary process;
planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;
reviewing professional publications;
establishing personal networks;
participating in professional societies.
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
Provides annual tuberculosis screening of volunteers;
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
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Nurse Educator in Long Term Care
Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
Previous experience working in a long-term care setting
Demonstrated ability to creatively educate and coach
CPR certification required, CPR trainer certified or willing to become a trainer.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
Must possess the ability to interact, educate, coach and communicate with a wide cross-section of individuals in a courteous, tactful and effective manner
Must possess the highest ethical standards with respect to discretion and regard for confidentiality
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
About us:
Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 176-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located near Albany and Syracuse, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which 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 Fulton Center, we offer a friendly working environment, competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, professional growth & stability, innovative training programs, and more. Fulton Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V
Worksite address
city of gloversville, NY, 12078, US
Who can apply
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