Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist (SDC/IP) presso Fort Vancouver of Cascadia

Description

Hudson Bay Health and Rehabilitation is a 5-star CMS-rated skilled nursing facility located in Vancouver, Washington. We offer 24-hour nursing, individualized treatment plans, and both transitional and long-term care in a warm and welcoming environment for our residents and team. We are looking for a Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist (SDC/IP) to join our dynamic team!

The SDC/IP is responsible for developing, coordinating, and evaluating educational programs for nursing and facility staff while also overseeing the facility’s infection prevention and control program. This role ensures staff competency, supports regulatory compliance, and promotes a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents and employees. The SDC/IP works closely with facility leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and regulatory agencies to drive quality improvement, reduce infection risks, and foster a culture of learning and safety. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity.

Essential Functions

Staff Development Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate ongoing education and training programs for nurses, nursing assistants, and other facility staff.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and annual competency evaluations for clinical staff.
• Provide hands-on clinical instruction, coaching, and supplemental training as needed.
• Maintain training records, education calendars, and documentation in compliance with federal, state, and company standards.
• Support continuing education by identifying resources and ensuring compliance with CE requirements.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify educational needs through performance reviews, quality data, and staff feedback.
• Participate in staff recognition, professional growth opportunities, and student clinical experiences.

Infection Prevention Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the facility’s infection prevention and control program.
• Chair the Infection Control Committee; track, trend, and report infections among residents and staff.
• Conduct outbreak investigations and serve as liaison with local/state health agencies.
• Provide routine and as-needed infection prevention education to staff.
• Monitor and audit infection control practices, including hand hygiene, standard precautions, and transmission-based precautions.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish annual infection prevention goals and an action plan.
• Report infection data and analysis to the Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee.

Other Responsibilities and Skills

• Serve as a member of the facility Safety Committee and support employee health programs (immunizations, TB screening, injury follow-up).
• Participate in Worker’s Compensation and Bloodborne Pathogen programs as assigned.
• Communicate effectively across disciplines and maintain professional development in infection prevention and staff education.
• Strong teaching, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and apply evidence-based infection control practices.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Professional, patient, and tactful in dealing with staff, residents, and families.
• Flexible and open to adopting new methods and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited RN program; BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification (CPR instructor certification preferred).
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.
• Current with state Continuing Education (CE) requirements.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience (at least 1 year in long-term care).
• Experience in staff education and/or infection prevention preferred.
• Acute care or instructor experience is a plus.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.