Infection Preventionist/Staff Development (LPN or RN)

Volare Health, LLC • Eugene, OR

7d • $112,230 • Onsite

About The Position

Volare Health is seeking a motivated healthcare professional to join its leadership team as a Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) and Infection Preventionist (IP) at its Eugene, Oregon location. This full-time dual-role position supports staff development and resident safety in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment. The SDC assesses training needs, develops and oversees staff education and certification programs, maintains training records, and evaluates orientation and competency. The IP oversees the facility’s infection prevention and control program, monitors infection and antibiotic-use data, investigates outbreaks, coordinates required reporting, and provides infection-prevention education. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a required weekend call rotation. Starting pay is $112,230+ per year for an RN or $84,000+ per year for an LPN, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Active LPN licensure in good standing in Oregon.
• Current certification in Infection Control.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Active RN licensure in good standing in Oregon.
• Experience in staff education or training and infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Administrator, Director of Nursing Services, and staff to assess training needs and implement programs that meet regulatory requirements.
• Develop and update staff development policies, including certification, training completion, and compliance guidelines.
• Ensure nursing assistants complete state-required certification programs.
• Oversee orientation, in-service education, continuing education, and CNA certification training programs.
• Maintain lesson plans, training records, and schedules for students and instructors.
• Implement and evaluate new employee orientation programs, including skills assessments and competency checklists.
• Verify CNA certifications with state registries and ensure ongoing training compliance.
• Provide skill training for new staff and address competency gaps.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the facility’s infection prevention and control program.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain data on infections and antibiotic use, and monitor trends and resistance.
• Investigate infection outbreaks and incidents and report findings as required.
• Collaborate with federal, state, and local health departments on communicable disease reporting.
• Direct infection risk assessments, annual prevention plans, and compliance audits.
• Provide infection-prevention education and training to clinical teams and facility staff.
• Serve as a resource for infection prevention and best practices in resident care.

Benefits

• Affordable health insurance options for the employee and family through the Oregon Trust.
• Affordable dental insurance options for the employee and family through the Oregon Trust.
• Affordable vision insurance options for the employee and family through the Oregon Trust.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed