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Atlas Post Acute · 3 weeks ago

Staff Development Coordinator / Infection Preventionist

Pine Ridge Post Acute

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$43/hr - $61/hr

1+ years exp

Pine Ridge Post Acute is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator / Infection Preventionist to lead clinical excellence, staff education, and infection prevention efforts. This role involves planning and directing clinical education and infection prevention programs while ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting staff competency.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Assess facility-wide clinical training needs and develop ongoing education plans

Coordinate and lead orientation and onboarding programs for newly hired clinical staff

Direct in-service education, annual competencies, and skills validations

Support preceptor and mentorship programs for new team members

Track and maintain clinical staff credentials, licensure, TB, and Hepatitis B compliance

Partner with nursing leadership to support recruitment, retention, and staffing initiatives

Plan, implement, and direct the facility’s Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship Programs

Ensure compliance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, and local health department regulations

Track, trend, and analyze infection data and prepare reports for leadership and QAPI

Investigate, document, and report infections and occupational exposures as required

Serve as liaison with local and state public health authorities during outbreaks

Educate staff on infection prevention practices and monitor compliance

Coordinate immunization and employee health programs

Participate in QAPI, MACC, NAR, UR, and other leadership meetings

Assist with clinical investigations, surveys, and regulatory inspections

Participate in manager-on-duty and on-call rotations as assigned

Provide clinical support as needed to ensure resident care needs are met

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Registered Nurse (RN) licenseInfection prevention experienceStaff education experienceClinical leadership experienceOrganizational skillsFlexibleMicrobiology educationEpidemiology educationMedical technology educationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam-orientedSelf-motivated

Required

Minimum one year of clinical experience in acute or long-term care

Training or willingness to obtain training in infection prevention and control

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Team-oriented, flexible, and self-motivated

Preferred

Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred (LPN considered)

Experience in staff education, infection prevention, or clinical leadership preferred

Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

In lieu of nursing degree, candidates with education in microbiology, epidemiology, medical technology, or related fields may be considered (per regulatory guidelines)