The Director of Staff Development (DSD) / Infection Preventionist Nurse is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating all education and training programs for clinical and non-clinical staff within the Skilled Nursing Facility. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting high-quality resident care, staff competency, and ongoing professional development.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays, Monday - Friday, 8 Hour Shifts, Possible Weekends and Holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee orientation programs for all new hires.
• Plan and conduct ongoing in-service education to ensure staff competency and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate mandatory annual training, including but not limited to infection control, abuse prevention, HIPAA, emergency preparedness, and resident rights.
• Assess staff learning needs and tailor education programs accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records for all employees.
• Ensure staff education programs meet CMS, state, and facility regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for surveys, audits, and inspections.
• Collaborate with leadership to address survey deficiencies related to staff training and competency.
• Stay current with changes in regulations and best practices affecting skilled nursing care.
• Develop and administer competency assessments for licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Observe staff performance and provide coaching, feedback, and remedial education as needed.

Qualifications

• Current, active Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of employment.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing required.
• Infection Prevention Certification required.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Prior experience in staff education, training, or leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, state survey processes, and long-term care standards.
• Minimum of 1 year with Infection Prevention Certification is preferred.