Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating an organized program for staff education, directed toward the achievement of professional excellence. Serve as the primary contact person for staff education. • Supervise the training and cares provided by nursing assistants, licensed vocational/practical nurses and others for whom are professionally responsible.• Assist with the orientation process in the facility through general, licensed and non-licensed orientation programs.• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws.• Interview, recommend, hire and train employees• Assist in the performance evaluations of employees in the nursing departments• Assist in the resolution of employee concerns and complaints• Monitor and evaluate the training needs of facility employeesProvide annual training and competencies.Establish, implement and administer departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures; conduct ongoing review of policies, procedures and guidelines to identify infection control discrepancies and implement revisions as necessary. Ensures that goals enhance the organization's mission, values, and strategic plan. Provides information to Administration,department managers to change the policies, procedures and/or processes which can reduce the spread of infection. Develop and enforce effectual policies and procedures that ensures compliance with JC, OSHA, CDC, CMS and other county, state, and federal regulatory agencies.Direct and assist in preparing reports and statistical data for administration and other committees as needed.Develop and coordinate the infection prevention and control program throughout the facility. Implements the program by evaluating policies and procedures. control measures throughout the facility. Performs an annual assessment and develops action plans from the prior year activities.

Coaches, reviews, supervises, assigned employees, or makes effective suggestions and recommendations that are given particular weight regarding the employment status of assigned employees. Develops and implements plans for the direction and supervision of nursing services and for the improvement of existing methods in the care and treatment of the patient. Serves as liaison between staff and administrative personnel by relaying pertinent information, and by discussing and resolving problems and issues. Ensures adequate staffing for daily activities. Assists in the formulation of budgetary estimates for nursing services. Attends and participates in the orientation and in-service training programs for nursing service personnel. Participates in nursing activities to augment nursing staff. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of team making management practices. Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques. Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles. Knowledge of state and agency laws and regulations governing general professional nursing practices. Skill in both verbal and written communication. Skill in leadership. Skill in applying professional nursing methods and techniques. Skill in maintaining effective working relationships.

Oversee and provide health care and medication for institutionalized residents dealing with behavioral and mental health issues.Interventionist for behavior control to ensure resident safety as well as staff safety.

Demonstrated strong observation,physical assessment, medical/crisis/agencyintervention and counseling skills in areas of abuse and mental healthproblemsRemained calm and professional dealing with patients that wereconfrontationalExperience delivering care within a custodial environment while maintainingsafety and security

Provided emergency medical care to critically ill patients in accordance withphysician orders, hospital policies and standards of nursing carePerformed patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, medicationadministration and patient medical record documentationCoordinated patient referrals and discharge planning activitiesDeveloped training curricula for other nursing staff

Worked in Emergency Services for 15 years.