RN Infection Prevention & Staff Development Lead - LTC

Evergreen Health & Rehab Center; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Evergreen Health & Rehab Center is seeking an experienced RN to serve as Infection Prevention and Staff Development Coordinator. This leadership role oversees the facility's infection prevention program and coordinates staff education, onboarding, and ongoing clinical training to ensure quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader with excellent communication, attention to detail, and a passion for education and resident safety.

Qualifications

• Virginia RN license required.
• Minimum 1 year in long-term care/skilled nursing.
• Experience in infection prevention, staff education, or nursing leadership preferred.
• Working knowledge of CMS regulations and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the facility infection control program.
• Monitor infection surveillance data and trends.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, state and federal infection control regulations.
• Conduct infection control audits and implement corrective actions.
• Educate staff on infection prevention practices and outbreak management.
• Collaborate with department leaders to promote resident safety.
• Coordinate orientation and onboarding for new nursing staff.
• Plan ongoing staff education and mandatory in-services.
• Maintain education records and competency evaluations.
• Support nursing staff development and clinical improvement initiatives.
• Assist with survey preparedness and regulatory training.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for the nursing team.

Skills

Infection prevention

Staff education

Nursing leadership

Communication

Leadership

Education

RN license (Virginia)

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Evergreen Health & Rehab Center is seeking an experienced RN to serve as Infection Prevention and Staff Development Coordinator. This leadership role oversees the facility's infection prevention program and coordinates staff education, onboarding, and ongoing clinical training to ensure quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader with excellent communication, attention to detail, and a passion for education and resident safety.