Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist- Luthercare

Padona; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) with company contributions

Daily pay options

Work-life balance

Mon-Fri 11am-7pm

On-site gym

Childcare discounts

Job summary

Luthercare’s Luther Acres in Lititz, PA is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist to lead nursing staff development and infection prevention. This full-time exempt role focuses on education, competency, and infection control rather than day-to-day staffing, partnering with the Director of Nursing to achieve regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes building clinical capability and improving quality outcomes in a geriatric care setting within Luther Acres’ continuing

Qualifications

• Current PA Licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• CPR certification is required.
• Infection Prevention Certification (or obtained within defined hire period).
• Two years of RN experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing staff development and infection prevention.
• Ensure education, competency, and infection control standards.
• Collaborate with Director of Nursing to meet regulations.

Skills

Staff education

Infection prevention

Regulatory knowledge

Resident relations

Computer literacy

Education

PA RN license

Infection prevention certification

BSN degree

Tools

PointClickCare

Electronic health records

Job description

Posted October 19, 2026 Company Luthercare Location Lititz, PA Contact Kellie Linares Director of Recruitment Phone [phone] ext. 1817 Mobile [phone] Luthercare 600 East Main Street, Lititz, PA, 17543 Luthercare.org [e-mail] Compensation

• Competitive Pay + Exceptional Benefits
• Health, dental, vision, 403(b) with company contribution, and daily pay options
• Work-Life Balance
• Monday–Friday schedule (11 AM–7 PM) + on-call rotation to ensure a balance between your professional responsibilities and personal life.
• Grow Your Leadership Career
• Ongoing training, continuing education, and advancement opportunities
• Well-Being Built In
• On-site gym & pool + childcare discounts through Luthercare for Kids

Description

Join Luthercare as our Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist

in Lititz

Are you a nursing leader who’s ready to inspire a team, elevate care, and build meaningful relationships? At Luther Acres, you’re not just stepping into a role, you’re stepping into a community that values compassion, connection, and the impact you make every single day.

What You Get

(Full-time Exempt position Monday-Friday with on-call duties

At Luthercare, people come first including you.

What You Need

Education & Knowledge Requirements – Specific education, certification, and licensure:

• Current PA Licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Current Infection Prevention Certification (or obtained within a defined period of hire per Luthercare policy).

Essential Job-Related Experience/Abilities

• Two (2) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in long term care health services.
• Demonstrated experience in staff education, competency development, and/or infection prevention in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with residents and staff while fostering a warm, respectful, and therapeutic environment that promotes wellbeing and dignity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal/state regulations governing nursing services, infection control, and medical record standards.
• Ability to lift and turn residents with a maximum of 50 lbs. effort and perform the functions required to push residents in wheelchairs.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft, and ability to utilize electronic health record processes.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Fit testing as needed per Luthercare’s Respiratory Prevention Program.

Exposure To Hazardous Conditions

• Exposure to blood and body fluids is frequent.
• Exposure to contaminated needle sticks is occasional.

Preferred Job-Related Experience/Abilities/Education

• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (e.g., a-IPC or CIC).
• Experience developing staff education/in-service programs and clinical competencies in long term care.
• Five (5) years of experience in risk management and nursing supervision.
• Point Click Care experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BSN).

What You’ll Do

To lead nursing staff development and infection prevention for the healthcare center in conjunction with the Director of Nursing, ensuring that team members are well-educated, competent, and consistent in delivering geriatric resident care that meets established federal/state government regulations/requirements and Luthercare standards. This role centers on building clinical capability, driving quality outcomes, and serving as the facility’s Infection Preventionist. It is intentionally structured to be minimally involved in day-to-day staffing and scheduling so that its focus remains on education, competency, and infection control.

About Luther Acres

Luther Acres – located in the charming, historic town of Lititz – is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with a long history of providing excellent care and services. It is part of Luthercare, which is a not-for-profit, faith-based, and mission driven organization. Luthercare provides a network of services through its full continuum of care with three communities in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Luther Acres is its largest community, with nearly 600 residents living across its independent living cottages and apartments, personal care apartments, and skilled nursing healthcare center.

If you have what it takes, make a difference!