OUR VISION

To continue as an eminent healthcare provider on Long Island, dedicating ourselves to providing exceptional health care for all our patients and to transform both the lives of the individual, and the community, for the better, one person at a time.

OUR MISSION

To provide access to equitable, optimal healthcare by improving the overall wellness of all individuals in our communities and delivering high quality comprehensive patient centered care.

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

To provide whole person care that will ensure that all patients have access to primary, specialty and social health care to achieve and maintain optimal wellness at a transparent and affordable cost.

JOB TITLE: Nurse Coordinator of Education and Infection Prevention & Control

REPORTS TO: Medical Director

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

MORE INFORMATION: This is an exempt position.

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs the functions of an educator, facilitator, change agent, leader and researcher in area of expertise.

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of staff development, orientation, competency and continuing education programs

• Supervises the maintenance of records and preparation of reports related to staff development programs

• Assists in supervising the work of nurse instructors, classrooms and clinical instructions; teaches prescribed programs as needed

• Plans, manages and evaluates the infection prevention and control program and practices at HHLI

• Performs infection risk assessment and re-assessments; initiates prevention and control strategies to address specific issues or concerns related to infection prevention for health centers sites across HHLI

• Develops infection control training programs including health care professional and patient safety

• Monitors and reports health center site associated infections. Tracks outcomes measures and adherence to specific process measures (i.e. hand hygiene, sterilization of equipment)

• Ensures that the practice adheres and maintains compliance with local, state and federal requirements/guidelines. Reports epidemiologically significant findings to appropriate agency and persons.

• Performs regular audits and competency evaluations of health care professionals. Conducts evaluation/provides written report of the health center environment and staff compliance with infection control practices.

• Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement Meetings and reporting program. Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Provides oversight of the quality assurance, implementation, and training for all point of care equipment

• Contributes to his/her own professional learning needs and growth

• Facilitates and monitors the Flu program for the Health Centers

• Perform related duties, as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

· Current License as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York.

· Between 3-5 years of relevant clinical nursing experience, including 2 years of demonstrated teaching, leadership and basic research skills in Nursing

· Certification in Infection Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC), preferred

· Maintains current knowledge of clinical infection including surveillance and prevention; trends; government laws and regulations; and related clinical practice and techniques

· Basic CPR (BCLS) Certification required

· Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, judgment, listening and interpersonal skills

· Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served.

· Professional and community involvement, required

· Familiar with computers (i.e. Microsoft Office)

· Bilingual in English and Spanish or Creole preferred.

SALARY:

Harmony Healthcare Long Island provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual preference and orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap/disability in each aspect of the human resources function. Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Harmony Healthcare Long Island shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Nurse Educator: 2 years (Preferred)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Clinical instruction: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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