Infection Control Nurse / Staff Development Coordinator

Infection Control & Staff Development Coordinator Lead Clinical Excellence. Shape the Future of Care. Earn $95,000–$115,000 Per Year Full-Time Leadership Position Join a Facility Committed to Quality, Education, and Resident Safety Heights Care & Rehab is seeking an experienced, motivated, and passionate healthcare professional to serve as our Infection Control Nurse & Staff Development Coordinator. This is a unique leadership opportunity for a nurse who enjoys teaching, mentoring, improving clinical outcomes, and ensuring residents receive the safest and highest quality care possible. As the Infection Control & Staff Development Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in shaping the clinical culture of our facility by leading staff education, overseeing infection prevention efforts, and helping ensure regulatory compliance and clinical excellence. Why Join Heights Care & Rehab? At Heights Care & Rehab, we believe our greatest asset is our people. We invest heavily in education, leadership development, and creating a culture where employees can thrive while providing exceptional care to our residents. This role offers the opportunity to influence every department, improve outcomes facility-wide, and make a lasting impact on both residents and staff. What You'll Do Infection Prevention & Control Lead and oversee the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program Monitor infection trends, outbreaks, antibiotic utilization, and surveillance activities Conduct investigations and implement corrective actions when needed Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, State, and facility infection control standards Provide ongoing infection prevention education to staff Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and department managers to reduce infection risks Track and report infection control data and quality measures Staff Development & Education Coordinate orientation and onboarding for new employees Develop and conduct staff education programs Maintain competency programs and required clinical training Ensure compliance with annual education requirements Assist department leaders with coaching, mentoring, and professional development Identify educational opportunities to improve resident outcomes and employee performance Help foster a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement Quality & Leadership Participate in QAPI and quality improvement initiatives Assist with survey preparation and regulatory readiness Monitor clinical trends and identify opportunities for improvement Partner with facility leadership to improve outcomes and employee engagement Serve as a clinical resource for staff and leadership teams What We’re Looking For Active Colorado RN or LPN License Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles and regulatory requirements Excellent presentation, teaching, and communication skills Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Ability to influence, coach, and develop othersStrong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills Skilled nursing or long‑term care experience preferred Previous Infection Preventionist, Staff Development, ADON, Unit Manager, or leadership experience strongly preferred What You’ll Love About Working Here Competitive salary: $95,000–$115,000 annually Leadership role with facility-wide impact Monday–Friday schedule (with flexibility as needed) Opportunity to mentor and develop future healthcare leaders Collaborative leadership team Professional development and advancement opportunities Employee recognition and appreciation programs Meaningful work that directly improves resident care and safety A culture focused on teamwork, growth, and excellence The Ideal Candidate You’re the person others turn to when they have a question. You enjoy teaching, solving problems, improving systems, and helping your team succeed. You believe education is one of the most powerful tools in healthcare and understand that strong infection prevention practices protect both residents and staff. You don’t just maintain standards—you help raise them. Join Our Leadership Team! If you’re ready to take your nursing career beyond bedside care and into a role where you can educate, lead, influence outcomes, and drive excellence across an entire facility, we’d love to hear from you. Heights Care & Rehab Where Compassion Meets Excellence. Where Leaders Grow. #J-18808-Ljbffr