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About the position
The Education & Infection Prevention Coordinator (RN) at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is a full-time role focused on enhancing patient care through education and infection control. This position involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for staff and ensuring compliance with infection prevention protocols. The coordinator will play a vital role in the interdisciplinary team, contributing to superior patient outcomes and supporting the hospital's mission to serve the community.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate education programs for staff, students, and volunteers.
- Provide input into individual staff development during the orientation process.
- Design individualized orientations based on specific positions and competency assessments.
- Evaluate educational needs of staff through various methods including QI programs and annual needs assessments.
- Drive and assume ownership of the Infection Control Plan and activities in the hospital.
- Function as the content expert on Infection Prevention and Control, ensuring compliance with the plan.
- Report infection surveillance and prevention information to appropriate staff and health authorities.
- Assist in identifying, monitoring, and controlling outbreaks of nosocomial infections.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and evaluating educational activities for clinical personnel.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a bedside RN.
- CPR/BCLS certification; ACLS preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience in infection control and prevention.
Benefits
- Expansive benefit package
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
- CEU Support
- State-of-the-art equipment
