Infection Preventionist and Staff Development Nurse (RN)

Colonial Health & Rehab Center•Virginia Beach, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team in a skilled nursing facility where every day is an opportunity to provide comfort, dignity and exceptional care to those who need it most! We’ve been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026! As the Infection Preventionist and Staff Development Nurse (RN), you will oversee the planning, organization, development, direction, and evaluation of the infection prevention and control program throughout the Community in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations. This includes ensuring that current standards of practice related to infection prevention and control are incorporated in resident care and employee actions and identifying Community training needs based on infection surveillance and process/outcome measurement, developing training plans and materials, as well as evaluating efficacy of training provided. As Staff Development Coordinator (RN), you will also plan, organize, develop, direct, and evaluate all educational programs throughout the community in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations. The Coordinator will identify training needs, develop training plans and materials, and evaluate efficacy of training provided.

Requirements

Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN within the state in which you work.
Maintain an active CPR or BLS Certification.
Be qualified by education, training, experience certification, or a combination of these to meet the position requirements.
Must have completed (or complete within first week of hire) specialized training in infection prevention and control, including state-specific training required.
Must have basic computer skills and ability to navigate/learn to navigate various software programs, including Learning Management software and the electronic health record.
Must have at least 2 years’ experience teaching or training adult learners and have experience in designing training plans.
Must have at least 3 years working in long-term care in order to be the subject matter expert in policies, compliance and standard operating procedure.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, organization, development, direction, and evaluation of the infection prevention and control program throughout the Community in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations.
Ensure that current standards of practice related to infection prevention and control are incorporated in resident care and employee actions.
Identify Community training needs based on infection surveillance and process/outcome measurement.
Develop training plans and materials for infection prevention and control.
Evaluate efficacy of training provided for infection prevention and control.
Plan, organize, develop, direct, and evaluate all educational programs throughout the community in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations.
Identify training needs for staff development.
Develop training plans and materials for staff development.
Evaluate efficacy of training provided for staff development.

Benefits

Flexible Pay Options – Choose On-Demand Pay and get paid as soon as tomorrow for work done today or opt for our Weekly Pay schedule!
Positive, Family-Like Atmosphere
Generous PTO & Benefits
Tuition Assistance
DAILY Pay!
Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days
Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more.
Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.
401K through Fidelity
Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities
Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare
Wellness programs offered through WebMD
Employee recognition programs