RN Staff Development Coordinator (SDC)/Infections Control Preventionist (ICP)

Empire Care Centers; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Professional growth

Job summary

Empire Care Centers seeks an experienced RN Staff Development Coordinator at Westbury Center of Conyers for Nursing and Healing in Conyers, GA. You will lead education, orientation, and infection prevention to ensure regulatory readiness and high-quality resident care.

This role emphasizes mentoring staff, coordinating competency completion, and partnering with leadership to foster safety and continuous improvement. An active RN license and prior long-term care experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Experience in staff education, training, and competency assessment.
• Knowledge of infection prevention standards and practice.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Overssee new hire orientation and ongoing staff education.
• Coordinate compliance and credentialing requirements.
• Lead infection prevention initiatives and regulatory readiness.
• Manage employee health programs and immunizations.
• Develop and teach in-house courses and CNA training.
• Maintain education and health files for staff.

Skills

Active RN license

Infection prevention knowledge

Staff education & training

Leadership & communication

Job description

RN Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) Westbury Center of Conyers for Nursing and Healing | Conyers, GA

Westbury Center of Conyers for Nursing and Healing is seeking an experienced RN Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) to lead education, training, and infection prevention at our skilled nursing facility. This is a rewarding opportunity for a clinically strong nurse who loves mentoring staff, fostering a culture of safety, and driving quality of care.

About the Role

As our SDC, you’ll be the cornerstone of staff education and development—overseeing new hire orientation, ongoing training, and compliance programs. You’ll also manage employee health and lead infection prevention initiatives, ensuring our team is prepared, supported, and always regulatory-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures facility complies with regulatory requirements relating to staff credentialingand education.
• Provides services associated with the ongoing professional development of staff at the facility.
• Conducts new employee orientation and coordinates competency completion.
• Ensures the delivery of annual mandatory and continuous education for staff using internal or external resources according to state and federal regulations and company policy.
• Teaches certain in-house courses, such as the CNA training program, special care unit training, etc.
• Coordinates employee health program (immunizations, flu shots, physical exams, etc.)
• Monitors and ensures current licensure and certifications of facility staff
• Maintains employee education, training, and health files.
• As an Infection Preventionist, you will lead the charge in our compliance efforts with infection prevention requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Active RN license in good standing
• Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
• Strong communication, teaching, and leadership skills
• Knowledge of infection prevention standards and training best practices
• Comfort with data tracking and improvement planning

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Paid sick time, holidays, and generous PTO
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional growth and development support
• A supportive leadership team that values you

Westbury Center of Conyers for Nursing and Healing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.