Infection Prevention & Staff Development Nurse

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost medical insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA/FSA options

403(b) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Shift pick-up bonuses & weekend/shift 

Early wage access

Job summary

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo is seeking an Infection Preventionist & Staff Development Nurse to lead the facility's infection prevention program and staff education. You will coordinate orientation, ongoing training, competency assessments, preceptors, and regulatory training for licensed staff and CNAs.

Collaborating with the Director of Nursing and the interdisciplinary team, you will ensure regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and high-quality resident care, while advancing clinical

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Qualified Infection Preventionist through an approved program or within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing supervisory/leadership experience in long‑term care.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff education and professional development while overseeing the infection prevention program.
• Coordinate orientation, ongoing education, competency assessments, preceptor and mentoring programs, and regulatory training for licensed staff and CNAs.
• Collaborate with Nursing leadership to maintain regulatory compliance and survey readiness; support high‑quality resident care.

Skills

Staff education & development

Nursing leadership

Infection prevention program

Education

BSN

Infection prevention training

Job description

Brief Description

Join our community

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Infection Prevention & Staff Development Nurse. When you join our team, you work with purpose, form lasting relationships with residents and staff, and make a difference for countless individuals. Here, our focus is on the person. From residents to staff, personal well-being is our top priority. Employees at every level are empowered to personally engage with each other and with individual residents to always do the right thing.

What you will be doing

The Infection Preventionist & Staff Development Nurse will lead staff education and professional development while overseeing the facility's infection prevention program. In this key leadership role, the Infection Preventionist & Staff Development Nurse will help strengthen clinical excellence by coordinating new-hire orientation, ongoing education, competency assessments, preceptor and mentoring programs, and regulatory training for licensed nursing staff and CNAs.

The Infection Preventionist & Staff Development Nurse will also lead infection prevention efforts across the facility, including monitoring healthcare-associated infections, maintaining infection control policies and reporting, investigating potential outbreaks, managing required communicable disease reporting, and supporting employee health initiatives. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, department leaders, and the interdisciplinary team, the Infection Preventionist & Staff Development Nurse plays an important role in maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting survey readiness, and ensuring staff have the knowledge and skills needed to provide exceptional resident care.

What we offer

We provide full and part-time employees with a variety of benefits based on their employment classification, including:

• $0 out-of-pocket medical insurance - no copays, no deductibles, no kidding.
• A wide selection of company-paid and voluntary benefits including dental, vision, HSA/flexible spending, and many more, so you can choose what fits best.
• A 403(b) with company match to help you build a secure future.
• Paid vacation and sick time to prioritize rest and wellness.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance to help you grow your career.
• Extra ways to earn more with shift pick-up bonuses and weekend/shift differentials.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Fund in times of need.
• Referral bonuses for helping us grow our team with people you trust
• Access the money you've already earned before payday - giving you peace of mind when life can't wait

About You

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (preferred)
• Be a qualified Infection Preventionist through an approved training program (i.e. CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training) or complete one within 30 days of hire
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.

If you are passionate about putting people first, creating memorable moments, and accomplishing great things together, we want to hear more about you.