Staff Development Coordinator (SDC)

Aperion Care; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

AdviniaCare Newton-Wellesley is seeking an experienced RN or LPN to serve as our Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.

The role focuses on leading staff education and infection prevention efforts to ensure safe, high-quality care and a culture of clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN or LPN license in good standing (RN preferred).
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• Infection Preventionist certification preferred, or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Staff Development: plan and lead new hire orientation for nursing and other departments.
• Infection Prevention: oversee infection prevention program, track infections, identify trends and outbreaks.
• Maintain training, competency and license records; act as clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.

Skills

Nursing license

Long-term care experience

Infection prevention certification

Staff education leadership

Communication skills

Organization skills

Resident care commitment

Job description

Staff Development Coordinator / Infection Preventionist (RN Preferred)

AdviniaCare Newton-Wellesley | Wellesley, MA

AdviniaCare Newton-Wellesley is seeking an experienced RN or LPN to serve as our Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist. In this role, you'll lead staff education and infection prevention efforts, helping our team deliver safe, high-quality care while building a culture of clinical excellence.

This position is 16 hours per week, with additional hours available as a floor nurse for those who want a full-time schedule.

What you'll do

Staff Development

• Plan and lead new hire orientation for nursing and other departments

• Ensure all staff complete required competencies and annual training

• Conduct in-services, skills check-offs and audits to promote best practices

• Maintain accurate training, competency and license records

• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor and role model for nursing staff

Infection Prevention

• Oversee the facility's infection prevention and control program

• Track and analyze infections, and identify trends and outbreaks

• Monitor hand hygiene, PPE use, isolation precautions and other infection control practices

• Support antibiotic stewardship and immunization programs for residents and staff

• Report communicable diseases to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as required

• Participate in QAPI meetings and help maintain survey readiness

What we're looking for

• Active Massachusetts RN or LPN license in good standing (RN preferred)

• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing

• Infection Preventionist certification (such as the CDC/CMS Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training) preferred, or willingness to complete

• Staff education or nursing leadership experience preferred

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and support staff

• Excellent organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

• Commitment to quality care and resident satisfaction

Schedule:

Part-time, 16 hours/week, with additional floor nurse hours available

AdviniaCare Newton-Wellesley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.