RN Staff Development Nurse / Infection Control Nurse

CADIA•Dover, DE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Leadership Team | Dover, Delaware Are you a passionate Registered Nurse who enjoys mentoring others, improving clinical excellence, and making a lasting impact on resident care? If so, we'd love to meet you! At Cadia Healthcare, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We are seeking an experienced RN Staff Development Nurse / Infection Control Nurse to lead staff education, onboarding, competency development, and infection control initiatives at our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Dover, Delaware. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who enjoys teaching, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and promoting a culture of quality, safety, and continuous learning. Why Join Cadia Healthcare? We value our employees and recognize the important role they play in delivering outstanding resident care. That's why we offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Delaware or a Compact State.
Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to mentor, coach, and inspire clinical staff while fostering a culture of learning and excellence.

Nice To Haves

Acute care or long-term care/skilled nursing experience preferred.
Previous experience in staff education, clinical training, onboarding, or professional development preferred.
Infection Control experience is a plus (or willingness to obtain required training/certification, if applicable).
Working knowledge of CMS regulations, infection control practices, and quality improvement initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate orientation and onboarding for all newly hired clinical staff.
Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs based on regulatory requirements, quality initiatives, and resident care needs.
Assess ongoing staff educational needs and identify opportunities for professional development.
Coordinate continuing education opportunities to support licensure and certification requirements.
Assign and monitor mandatory education through Relias Learning Management System and track monthly and annual compliance.
Conduct competency evaluations and skills validation for clinical staff.
Collaborate with department leaders to ensure staff remain current on clinical best practices and regulatory standards.
Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve educational programs using evidence-based practices.
Lead the facility's Infection Control Program by conducting surveillance, monitoring infection trends, implementing prevention strategies, and educating staff on infection control practices.
Ensure compliance with CMS, CDC, state, and facility infection control regulations and policies.
Serve as a clinical resource for staff while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.