RN Registered Nurse Staff Development/Infection Preventionist

St John's Lutheran Community; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (ICHRA)

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO accrual

401k

Job summary

St John's Lutheran Community in Minnesota seeks an RN Staff Development/Infection Preventionist to educate staff, oversee competencies, and drive infection prevention programs aligned with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements.

The role combines staff development with infection control oversight, requiring an MN RN license, CPR, and relevant certifications. Expect Monday–Friday hours with some on-call needs and a 32–40 hour workweek at our facility.

Qualifications

• Must hold MN RN license and CPR certification.
• Certified in infection prevention and control or willing to obtain.
• Wound certification or willingness to obtain.
• Prefer 2 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Demonstrate leadership to elevate staff skills and care standards.
• Understand and follow state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Educate staff, oversee competencies and ongoing education.
• Implement and monitor an infection prevention program per clinical standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality resident care.

Skills

RN license (MN)

CPR certification

Infection prevention certification

Wound certification

SNF experience

Staff leadership

Regulatory compliance

Job description

RN Staff Development/Infection Preventionist has multi responsibilities: as Staff Development you are responsible for educating staff, overseeing competencies and following state and federal guidelines. Assisting new employees and continuing education for current employees. As Infection Preventionist you are responsible for the implementation and on-going monitoring of an infection control program based on clinical standards of practice and clinical guidelines, as well as regulatory compliance.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must have current MN RN license and CPR certification.
• Certification in infection prevention and control or willingness to get it.
• Wound certified or willing to get certified.
• Prefer 2 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Demonstrate strong leadership by actively inspiring staff to upgrade their skills and clinical knowledge, ensuring the highest standards of resident care.
• Understanding and following state and federal guidelines.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance (ICHRA)
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off accrual (PTO)
• Ability to put dollars into a 401k
• Joy of working with a great team!
• Ability to purchase Aflac
  Primarily Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30
  Occasional On Call
  32-40 hours/week