Staff Development Coordinator (SDC)/Infection Control-RN

Martha Franks Retirement Community•Laurens, SC

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About The Position

Martha Franks Retirement Community, managed by Oakdale Seniors Alliance, is hiring a Registered Nurse to serve as Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control lead. The coordinator supports clinical excellence by ensuring staff are trained, certified, and prepared to provide quality care. The role develops and conducts new-employee orientation, designs and delivers required and professional in-service education for clinical and non-clinical staff, maintains training records, coordinates competency check-offs, and serves as a resource during regulatory surveys. It also identifies staff development needs, including training in clinical protocols and person-centered dementia care, and designs and implements an effective infection control program. The position conducts infection-risk audits, trains staff in infection control practices, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and participates in quality improvement initiatives. The role is based in Laurens, South Carolina.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in South Carolina.
Minimum two years of experience in infection control and/or staff development.
Strong knowledge of state and federal infection control regulations.
Deep understanding of current long-term care regulations, state training requirements, and adult learning principles.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
High energy, exceptional organizational skills, and a genuine passion for teaching and mentorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Staff Development Coordinator, Education Coordinator, or in a similar role in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Assisted Living setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and conduct comprehensive orientation programs for new employees.
Design, schedule, and deliver mandatory and professional in-service education for clinical and non-clinical staff.
Maintain training records and coordinate staff competency check-offs to support regulatory compliance.
Serve as a resource during regulatory surveys.
Identify and implement training to improve staff skills, including training in clinical protocols and person-centered dementia care.
Design and implement an effective infection control program.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and address infection risks.
Train staff on infection control best practices.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support quality care and compliance.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.