*LPN Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Control Nurse*
*Jena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC is hiring!
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We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN to fill the Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Control Nurse position.
Come join our family friendly team of dedicated nurses.
This is a full time position offering competitive pay and great benefits.
Jena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC proudly serves our community's long-term care and rehabilitation needs.
We are committed to providing loving excellence in senior care, specializing in individualized care.
We offer services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dementia/Alzheimer's care.
Our goal is to provide this dignified care to all of our residents in a well maintained, home-like environment.
This level of care would not be possible without our compassionate and professional staff.
This is why we work hard to create an excellent work environment for our staff as well.
Our employees feel good about their work and enjoy some nice benefits.
Nurses at Jena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center enjoy fun and rewarding programs!
*JOB KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES*
* Coordinates or provided facility education program, including all mandatory in-services (either required by code or by department / facility policies) and any QA-identified educational needs.
* Adheres to facility work rules, policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements in the hiring and scheduling of staff.
* Informs applicants of job openings and details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
* Performs pre-employment drug screening, reference checks, background checks after a job offer has been made and before the candidate begins work in the facility.
* Maintains records of applicants not selected for positions.
* Provides and documents all in-services.
* Educates staff on all required policies and procedures.
* Maintains secure personnel records for all employees including attendance documents, requests for time off, discipline and counseling forms.
* Reduces unscheduled vacancies by contacting available staff to cover.
* Advises the Director of Nursing Services of outstanding issues, potential problems, and labor relations matters.
*SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:*
* Valid State-appropriate Nursing license required.
* Experience with staff scheduling, emergency staffing, recruiting and hiring, background checks and reference checks required.
* Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to perform the tasks required.
* As required able to work overtime evenings and/or weekends to meet departmental deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Physical setting:
* Long term care
* Nursing home
* Rehabilitation center
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Jena, LA 71342: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person