Staff Development Educator/Infection Control Nurse

Career Strategies; Litchfield (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Job summary

Career Strategies is seeking a Staff Development / Infection Control Nurse for a Nursing Home in Litchfield, CT. The role combines staff education leadership with infection prevention to safeguard residents and staff.

You will plan and lead training programs, mentor a team, and collaborate with department heads to improve care outcomes, while ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.

Qualifications

• RN license preferred.
• Experience in staff development, education, or infection control strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement staff education programs to support professional growth and compliance.
• Lead infection prevention and control initiatives, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Mentor and guide staff, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and excellence.
• Collaborate with department heads to improve outcomes and elevate resident care.
• Monitor, audit, and report on infection control practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Infection control

Staff development

Education

RN license (preferred)

Job description

• Litchfield, CT

Staff Development / Infection Control Nurse – Nursing Home (Litchfield, CT)

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for education and quality care? Our nursing home in Litchfield, CT is seeking a Staff Development / Infection Control Nurse to join our leadership team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll not only oversee staff training and compliance but also drive best practices in infection prevention to ensure the safety and well‑being of our residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and implement staff education programs to support professional growth and compliance.
• Lead infection prevention and control initiatives, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Mentor and guide staff, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and excellence.
• Collaborate with department heads to improve outcomes and elevate resident care.
• Monitor, audit, and report on infection control practices.

Requirements:

• RN license preferred.
• Experience in staff development, education, or infection control strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and shape the professional growth of our staff.
• Play a vital role in resident safety and care quality.
• Supportive, team‑oriented environment with competitive pay and benefits.

If you are passionate about education, infection prevention, and making a meaningful impact in long‑term care, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer