Staff Development Nurse and Infection Preventionist (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

** This position is located at Autumn Care of Norfolk - 1401 Halstead Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23502 **

** $5,000 Sign On Bonus!! **

Join a team where compassion meets excellence in a skilled nursing facility - we're dedicated to delivering heartfelt care and making a meaningful difference in every patient's life!

We’ve been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026!

Advantages: 

• Get paid your way - Choose On-Demand Pay - get paid tomorrow for work done today - or opt for your Weekly Pay option.

• Enjoy a Fun, Family-Oriented Atmosphere - Join a team that values collaboration and a positive work environment.

• Outstanding PTO and Benefits - Take advantage of generous paid time off and comprehensive benefits packages.

• Career Growth Opportunities - Access tuition assistance to further your education and advance your career.

• Strong, Stable Leadership - Work with a management team dedicated to customer service excellence and supported by committed staff.

Benefits and Perks*:

• DAILY Pay!

• Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days

• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more. Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.

• 401K through Fidelity

• Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities

• Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare

• Wellness programs offered through WebMD

• Employee recognition programs

• Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!

Job Summary: 

The primary function of the Staff Development Coordinator (RN) is to plan, organize, develop, direct and evaluate all educational programs throughout the community in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations. The Coordinator will identify training needs, develop training plan and materials and evaluate efficacy of training provided. The primary purpose of the Infection Preventionist’s job is to oversee the planning, organization, development, direction, and evaluation of the infection prevention and control program throughout the Community in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations. This includes ensuring that current standards of practice related to infection prevention and control are incorporated in resident care and employee actions and identifying Community training needs based on infection surveillance and process/outcome measurement, developing training plans and materials, as well as evaluating efficacy of training provided.

Education/Qualifications:  

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN within the state in which you work.  

• Must possess a current CPR or BLS certification.  

• Must have at least 2 years’ experience teaching or training adult learners and have experience in designing training plans and at least 3 years working in long-term care in order to be the subject matter expert in policies, compliance and standard operating procedure.

• Must have completed (or complete within first week of hire) specialized training in infection prevention and control, including state-specific training required.  

• Must have basic computer skills and ability to navigate/learn to navigate various software programs, including Learning Management software and the electronic health record.

Shift & Wage:

• Full-Time Opportunity Available

• Shifts Needed: Monday - Friday, Days

  • Weekends as Needed

• Wage: $95,000 - $107,000 per year

• Sign on Bonus: $5,000

  • Paid Out Quarterly

*Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.