Job Summary
The Staff Educator/Infection Preventionist supports staff readiness and resident safety by coordinating onboarding, orientation, and continuing competency education. Working with nursing leadership, this role helps maintain regulatory compliance, oversee infection prevention practices, and advance quality improvement efforts that contribute to high-quality resident care.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate onboarding and orientation for employees, along with ongoing competency training.
- Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements through staff education and training.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership to manage and support infection prevention protocols.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives focused on resident care and safety.
- Use effective communication to educate staff and advocate for residents.
- Perform role-related physical activities, including lifting, standing, and walking.
Qualifications
- Current LPN or RN license in good standing with the state Board of Nursing.
- Strong communication skills suited to staff training and resident advocacy.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, standing, and walking.
Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
