Childbirth Educator jobs in Paramus, NJ

• Leads staff development programs; by providing instruction designed in safety, body mechanics, infection control, hazardous infectious materials, etc. to meet NYSDOH & other regulatory mandates
• Maintains educational practices by coaching, counseling, and may participate in disciplinary process; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Records and documents educational activity, attendance and responses
• Report on active projects, reactions, and progress daily, weekly and monthly.
• Participation in QAPI monthly meetings and projects
• Assist Director of Quality and or Director of Nursing in planning, coordinating and implementing staff programs and services to ensure a well-educated staff.
• Maintain appropriate records and assist in data collection for assessment and evaluation purposes
• Consults with and keeps Director of Quality and or Director of Nursing informed as appropriate or required
• Maintains close contact with employees off work, on disability or workman's compensation, and their physicians to facilitate their earliest possible return to work
• Reviews incident reports, OSHA reports, involving employees injured at work & coordinates education, loss prevention program with our safety program
• Provides annual tuberculosis screening of volunteers; directs follow-up procedure for positive Manitou testing within the scope of practice and under the direction of Director of Nursing.
• Administers Hep B vaccines & Mantoux (TB skin tests) to various contracted agencies and individuals per guidelines and under the direction of Director of Quality or Director of Nursing

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Nurse Educator in Long Term Care
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Previous experience working in a long-term care setting
• Demonstrated ability to creatively educate and coach
• CPR certification required, CPR trainer certified or willing to become a trainer.
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
• Must possess the ability to interact, educate, coach and communicate with a wide cross-section of individuals in a courteous, tactful and effective manner
• Must possess the highest ethical standards with respect to discretion and regard for confidentiality
• Must possess an abiding commitment of basic ethical and legal principles
• Possess knowledge of emergency preparedness, safety, fire, disaster, OSHA
• Knowledgeable of infection control procedures

About the Company:
Northern Manor Center