Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist

University Health & Rehabilitation Center; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health & Rehabilitation in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist. This clinical leadership role focuses on developing people, improving practice, and maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff.

You will lead staff education, competency development, and oversee the center’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN license in North Carolina.
• Infection prevention, staff development, clinical education, or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Infection Control Practitioner Certification (CIC) preferred but not required.
• Willingness to complete specialized infection prevention training as required.
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to coach and educate others while maintaining accountability for clinical standards.
• Comfortable working independently, analyzing data, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and electronic education/documentation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new employee orientation and ongoing clinical education.
• Develop and provide in-services based on identified staff and resident-care needs.
• Validate nursing competencies, including medication pass and treatment observations.
• Monitor completion of required education and maintain training records.
• Coordinate CPR certifications and support nursing staff development.
• Partner with nursing leadership to identify opportunities for coaching and performance improvement.
• Lead the Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct infection prevention rounds, audits, surveillance, and data trending.
• Identify infection-control risks and implement education and corrective action.
• Coordinate transmission-based precautions and communicate findings with the interdisciplinary team.
• Oversee vaccination and tuberculosis programs for residents and employees.
• Coordinate Antibiotic Stewardship Program.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities related to infection prevention and education.

Skills

RN license (NC)

Leadership

Staff development

Infection control

Education/Training

Communication

Data analysis

Independent work

Coaching

Computer literacy

Electronic education platforms

Education

RN license (North Carolina)

Tools

Electronic education platforms

Job description

University Health & Rehabilitation | Durham, NC
Full-Time | Salaried / Exempt

University Health & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as our Staff Development Coordinator / Infection Preventionist.

This clinical leadership role is ideal for an RN who is passionate about developing people, improving clinical practice, and creating a safe environment where residents and employees can thrive. You will lead staff education and competency development while overseeing the center’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.

What You'll Do

Staff Development & Education

• Coordinate new employee orientation and ongoing clinical education.

• Develop and provide in-services based on identified staff and resident-care needs.

• Validate nursing competencies, including medication pass and treatment observations.

• Monitor completion of required education and maintain accurate training records.

• Coordinate CPR certifications and support nursing staff professional development.

• Partner with nursing leadership to identify opportunities for coaching, education, and performance improvement.

Infection Prevention

• Lead the center’s Infection Prevention and Control Program in accordance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Conduct infection prevention rounds, audits, surveillance, and data trending.

• Identify infection‑control risks and implement education and corrective action when needed.

• Coordinate transmission‑based precautions and communicate findings with the interdisciplinary team.

• Oversee vaccination and tuberculosis programs for residents and employees.

• Coordinate the center’s Antibiotic Stewardship Program.

• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities related to infection prevention and clinical education.

What We're Looking For

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina required.

• Previous infection prevention, staff development, clinical education, or skilled nursing experience preferred.

• Infection Control Practitioner Certification (CIC) preferred but not required.

• Willingness to complete specialized infection prevention training as required.

• Strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to coach and educate others while maintaining accountability for clinical standards.

• Comfortable working independently, analyzing data, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Working knowledge of computer systems and electronic education/documentation platforms.

Physical Requirements

This position includes a combination of administrative and hands‑on clinical responsibilities and requires regular walking, standing, bending, reaching, and other physical activity throughout the facility. Candidates must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Join University?

At University Health & Rehabilitation, our North Star is Creating a Place Where Residents Thrive. We believe excellent resident outcomes begin with employees who are educated, supported, accountable, and equipped to succeed.

As our Staff Development Coordinator / Infection Preventionist, you will have the opportunity to develop our people, strengthen clinical practices, reduce infection risk, and directly influence the quality of care our residents receive.

If you are an RN who enjoys teaching, developing others, solving problems, and improving clinical outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

University Health & Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.