Staff Development Coordinator / Infection Preventionist (RN)

Staff Development Coordinator / Infection Preventionist (RN)

Wage: $51 - $61

Status: Full-time

Shift: Day

Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B St.

Tacoma, WA 98404

Avamere Pacific Ridge is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator / Infection Preventionist (SDC/IP) to lead staff training and education while overseeing infection prevention programs.

This role is key in ensuring high-quality resident care, staff development, and regulatory compliance in our specialized memory care and behavioral health community.

Employee Perks:

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


* Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Low individual and family deductible.


* 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


* Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


* EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


* Generous employee referral bonus program.


* Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


* Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


* Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities:


* Ensures that employees receive compliance training and education necessary to perform their job responsibilities in accordance with Avamere Code of Business Conduct.


* Oversees the process for competency evaluation of new clinical department personnel; recommends progression to permanent employment or extension of orientation/probationary period for new employees.


* Plans, organizes, and implements ongoing education and training programs for licensed nurses, nursing assistants, unit clerks, and other ancillary personnel to promote the knowledge and skills necessary for the provision of quality care consistent with services provided by the center.


* In coordination with the Director of Nursing and the Administrator, periodically reviews the center Clinical Admission Grid and service lines to identify applicable advanced/as needed competencies required for clinical personnel.


* Plans, organizes, and implements education training programs to meet the strategic goals of the center.


* Conducts or coordinates certification or training programs for Nursing Assistants to prepare them for state certification/competency exam as applicable.


* Conducts needs assessment through review of survey history, individual performance and competency evaluation, center performance improvement trends, input from center department managers, and input from individual staff members, to identify educational needs to staff.


* Provides and/or assists employees to identify ava...