Staff Development Coordinator (SDC)/Infection Control-RN

Martha Franks Retirement Community; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package (Medical, Dental, VIs

PTO & 401(k)

Job summary

Martha Franks Retirement Community in Laurens, SC seeks a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control RN to lead training, onboarding, and compliance for both clinical and non-clinical staff. The role emphasizes infection control oversight and staff competency across departments.

You will design and implement comprehensive education programs, ensure regulatory adherence, and drive quality improvement initiatives in a skilled nursing/assisted living setting.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license in South Carolina.
• 2+ years experience in infection control or staff development.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• High energy, organized, and passionate about teaching.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding & Orientation: develop and conduct comprehensive orientation for all new employees.
• Training Champion: design, schedule, and deliver mandatory and in-service education for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Compliance & Audit Prep: maintain training records, coordinate competency check-offs, support regulatory surveys.
• Skill Development: identify and implement training to elevate staff skills and dementia care techniques.
• Design and implement an effective infection control program.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify infection risks.
• Train staff on infection control best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care and compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Onboarding

Training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Infection control

Quality improvement

Education

SC RN license

Job description

Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Control-RN

Laurens, South Carolina

Type

Full Time

Job Posting: Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) and Infection Control-RN

Martha Franks Retirement Community

Managed by Oakdale Seniors Alliance

The Role: Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) and Infection Control

The SDC is the heart of our clinical excellence—the person who ensures every staff member is trained, certified, and equipped to provide exceptional care.

Your Mission (What You'll Be Doing):

• Onboarding & Orientation: Develop and conduct comprehensive orientation programs for all new employees, ensuring they are prepared and excited to join the Martha Franks Family.


• Training Champion: Design, schedule, and deliver all mandatory and professional in-service education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff (CNA, LPN, RN, etc.).


• Compliance & Audit Prep: Maintain meticulous training records and coordinate all staff competency check-offs to ensure full compliance with all state and federal regulations (IDPH). Be our key resource during regulatory surveys.


• Skill Development: Identify and implement training needed to elevate staff skills, from new clinical protocols to person-centered dementia care techniques.


• Design and implement an effective infection control program.


• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and address infection risks.


• Train staff on infection control best practices.


• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care and compliance.


• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.


• Experience: Prior experience as an SDC, Education Coordinator, or similar role in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Assisted Living setting is strongly preferred.


• Knowledge: Deep understanding of current long-term care regulations, state training requirements, and adult learning principles.


• Soft Skills: High energy, exceptional organizational skills, and a genuine passion for teaching and mentorship.

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in South Carolina.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in infection control and/or staff development.


• Strong knowledge of state and federal infection control regulations.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Location:

1 Martha Franks Drive Laurens, SC 29360