Staff Development Coordinator / Infection Preventionist (RN)

Hazlehurst Court Care & Rehab•Hazlehurst, GA

21h

About The Position

The Staff Development Coordinator / Infection Preventionist (SDC/IP) is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating staff development and infection prevention programs. This role ensures that all staff members are well-trained and that infection prevention policies are effectively integrated into daily operations, maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience in a long-term care setting.
Strong communication, teaching, and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and implement improvement plans.
Proficiency in using computer systems for documentation and training purposes.
CPR and First Aid certified.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
Previous experience in staff education, infection control, or leadership roles preferred.
Infection Prevention certification (e.g., CIC) preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

Develops and conducts orientation programs for new employees.
Plans, coordinates, and provides ongoing in-service training for staff to maintain and enhance competency levels.
Ensures training programs meet state and federal requirements.
Assesses and evaluates staff competency through observations and skills assessments.
Identifies learning needs based on performance evaluations, quality indicators, and regulatory requirements.
Maintains accurate records of all training sessions, attendance, and competency evaluations.
Prepares reports related to staff development activities for leadership and regulatory agencies.
Develops, implements, and maintains the facility's infection prevention and control program.
Ensures compliance with CDC, OSHA, CMS, and state regulations.
Conducts regular infection control surveillance, audits, and risk assessments.
Monitors infection rates, investigates outbreaks, and recommends corrective actions.
Provides infection prevention training to staff, residents, and visitors.
Ensures staff understands proper infection control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and isolation procedures.
Develops, updates, and enforces infection prevention policies and procedures.
Collaborates with healthcare providers and leadership to ensure best practices in infection prevention are followed.
Serves as a resource and mentor for staff, promoting continuous learning and improvement.
Communicates infection control updates and provides guidance to staff and families.
Participates in committees related to quality improvement, safety, and infection control.