Infection Preventionist/Staff Development (LPN or RN)

Volare Health LLC

$112K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active LPN licensure in good standing in Oregon required
  • Preferred: Active RN licensure in good standing in Oregon
  • Current certification in Infection Control
  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
  • Experience in staff education/training and infection prevention highly desired

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with management to assess training needs and implement regulatory compliance programs
  • Develop and update training policies for staff certification and compliance
  • Ensure nursing assistants meet state certification requirements
  • Oversee orientation and continuing education programs for nursing staff
  • Maintain training records and schedules for personnel
  • Implement and evaluate new employee orientation programs including skills assessments
  • Develop and manage the facility's infection prevention and control program

Benefits

  • Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Unlimited referral bonuses
Full Job Description
Staff Development Coordinator (SDC)/Infection Preventionist (IP)

Location: Green Valley Rehabilitation Center - Eugene, OR

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday (Weekend call rotation required)

Pay:
  • Registered Nurse (RN): Starting at $112,230+/year (DOE)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Starting at $84,000+/year (DOE)


Responsibilities

Staff Development Coordinator (SDC):
  • Collaborate with the Administrator, Director of Nursing Services, and staff to assess training needs and implement programs that meet regulatory requirements
  • Develop and update staff development policies, including certification, training completion, and compliance guidelines
  • Ensure all nursing assistants complete state-required certification programs
  • Oversee orientation, in-service education, continuing education, and CNA certification training programs
  • Maintain accurate lesson plans, training records, and schedules for students and instructors
  • Implement and evaluate new employee orientation programs, including skills assessments and competency checklists
  • Verify CNA certifications with state registries and ensure ongoing training compliance
  • Provide skill training for new staff and address competency gaps as needed

Infection Preventionist (IP):
  • Develop, implement, and oversee the facility's infection prevention and control program
  • Collect, analyze, and maintain data on infections and antibiotic use; monitor for trends and resistance
  • Investigate infection outbreaks and incidents, reporting findings as required
  • Collaborate with federal, state, and local health departments on communicable disease reporting
  • Direct infection risk assessments, annual prevention plans, and compliance audits
  • Provide education and training on infection prevention practices to clinical teams and facility staff
  • Serve as a resource for infection prevention, ensuring best practices in resident care


Qualifications
  • Required: Active LPN licensure in good standing in Oregon
  • Preferred: Active RN licensure in good standing in Oregon
  • Current certification in Infection Control
  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
  • Experience in staff education/training and infection prevention highly desired

Benefits & Perks:
  • Affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance options are available for you and your family with the Oregon Trust.
  • Company paid life insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Unlimited referral bonuses and more!

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