Staff Development and Infection Preventionist RN

Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about education, infection prevention, and quality care? Join our dedicated team at Seaside Health Care Center, part of Atlantic Shores, as a Staff Development and Infection Preventionist RN. This unique role combines leadership in staff training with oversight of infection prevention and control programs, ensuring exceptional care and a safe environment for residents and staff.

We prioritize:

• Mission-Driven Care: Be part of a team that values excellence and innovation in senior care.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive leadership team dedicated to your success.

Earn a comptetive salary based on years of experience.

Additional compensation includes:

• Hourly employees:
  • 1.5x Holiday Pay
  • 1.5x Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
• Full-time employees:
  • Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness, Legal Resources, and Identity Theft
  • Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework
• All employees:
  • 401k with company match
  • Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University
  • Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team
  • Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver engaging staff education programs, including CNA training, new hire orientation, and ongoing in-services.
• Lead our infection prevention program, including tracking trends, conducting audits, and providing training to staff.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Stay ahead of regulatory requirements to maintain compliance and foster a culture of safety.
• Support both skilled nursing and assisted living settings, working closely with the Director of Nursing.

What We’re Looking For

• Education/Experience: Active RN license in Virginia with experience in infection prevention, staff training, or quality improvement preferred.
• Certifications: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or willingness to obtain within one year.
• Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Proficiency in developing and delivering training programs.

Our vision at Atlantic Shores is "To be a neighborhood where people want live and work." Located in Virginia Beach, we are an award-winning continuing care retirement community serving ages 55 and up. We live our mission of being a welcoming neighborhood promoting active lifestyles in a community which ensures freedom, dignity, wellness, independence and security for all residents and staff.

Our Core Values include: