RN Staff Development Coordinator/ Infection Prevention (SDC/IP)

About the role

Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing is seeking an experienced RN Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) to lead education, training, and infection prevention at our skilled nursing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures facility complies with regulatory requirements relating to staff credentialing and education.
• Provides services associated with the ongoing professional development of staff at the facility.
• Conducts new employee orientation and coordinates competency completion.
• Ensures the delivery of annual mandatory and continuous education for staff using internal or external resources according to state and federal regulations and company policy.
• Teaches certain in-house courses, such as the CNA training program, special care unit training, etc.
• Captivates employee health program (immunizations, flu shots, physical exams, etc.).
• Maintains employee education, training, and health files.
• Monitors and ensures current licensure and certifications of facility staff.
• Ledges infection prevention initiatives, ensuring our team is prepared, supported, and always regulatory-ready.

What We’re Looking For

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Strong communication, teaching, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of infection prevention standards and training best practices.
• Comfort with data tracking and improvement planning.