Staff Development Nurse

Come join the talented staff at AdviniaCare! We're seeking a compassionate and skilled Staff Development Nurse . Great work life balance, comprehensive benefits and competitive salary offered. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

AdviniaCare, a Pointe Group Care Community, is an established senior living provider operating assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities from Massachusetts to Florida, with a history of providing high quality care and services. We recognize industry challenges, and we strive to provide Exceptional Care, Every Resident, Every Day. This is core to our mission. If you feel that you have what it takes to contribute to our team and our mission, to devote yourself to the lives of others, then AdviniaCare is the organization for you.

The Staff Development Nurse is responsible for the evaluation of the Nursing Department in its delivery of quality resident care. Is to maintain standards of the facility as set forth by written policies. Is responsible for Quality Assurance Studies on a continual basis with a desired plan of correction to be submitted to the Administrator.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Frequent rounds to all nursing units to evaluate resident care and provide support and encouragement to nursing staff
• Establish Quality Assurance Studies to monitor the quality of care received by residents
• Develop audit tools as needed
• Educate nursing staff in the proper documentation needed for audit tool
• Responsible for compiling of audit information as requested
• Ensures all residents rights/dignity
• Consults with and receives input from nursing and ancillary staff
• Actively supports and keeps Administrator and staff informed of Quality Assurance issues
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with Administrator, medical staff, and ancillary staff
• Practices standard precautions at all times, follows specific precautions when applicable
• Maintains a surveillance program of investigating and recording infections
• Assists in development and implementation of infection control measures
• Monitors isolation techniques when in use
• Orients personnel to infection prevention and control
• Provides in-service training programs related to infection control
• Maintain liaison with all departments to ascertain presence of infection in personnel
• Ensures that all employers have a pre-employment physical and Mantoux as required by state regulations
• Educates all staff designated as high risk for HIV/HBV exposure as to the risks associated with their position and the availability of the Hepatitis vaccine
• Acts as safety coordinator for employee injuries, provides evaluation, triage, education, and/or nursing care to injured workers
• Acts as a coordinator of services for the injured worker to assure appropriate medical care and prompt recovery and return to work
• Acts as an agent of the company in providing nursing services to workers

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• B.S. degree preferred
• Current R.N or LPN registration within state
• 4+ years experience preferred with a minimum of 2+ years of long-term care experience
• Minimum of two years previous leadership experience preferably in long-term care

BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement for Career Progression
• Flexible Schedules
• Great Work Life Balance
• Overtime pay
• Sign on Bonuses
• Competitive Rates
• Medical
• Health & Wellness
• Care Management
• Prescription Discounts
• Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• EAP and College Tuition
• 401K Retirement Savings
• Earned Time off (Sick, Vacation, Personal)
• Paid Holidays

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