What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Development Coordinator/ Infection Preventionist position at Luthercare LLC?
Join Luthercare as our Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist-
in Lititz
Are you a nursing leader who’s ready to inspire a team, elevate care, and build meaningful relationships? At Luther Acres, you’re not just stepping into a role, you’re stepping into a community that values compassion, connection, and the impact you make every single day.
WHAT YOU GET:
(Full-time Exempt position Monday-Friday with on-call duties
At Luthercare, people come first including you.
- Competitive Pay Exceptional Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, 403(b) with company contribution, and daily pay options
- Work-Life Balance
- Monday–Friday schedule (11 AM–7 PM) on-call rotation to ensure a balance between your professional responsibilities and personal life.
- Grow Your Leadership Career
- Ongoing training, continuing education, and advancement opportunities
- Well-Being Built In
- On-site gym & pool childcare discounts through Luthercare for Kids
WHAT YOU NEED:
Education & Knowledge Requirements – Specific education, certification, and licensure:
• Current PA Licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Current Infection Prevention Certification (or obtained within a defined period of hire per Luthercare policy).
Essential Job-Related Experience/Abilities:
• Two (2) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in long term care health services.
• Demonstrated experience in staff education, competency development, and/or infection prevention in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with residents and staff while fostering a warm, respectful, and therapeutic environment that promotes wellbeing and dignity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal/state regulations governing nursing services, infection control, and medical record standards.
• Ability to lift and turn residents with a maximum of 50 lbs. effort and perform the functions required to push residents in wheelchairs.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft, and ability to utilize electronic health record processes.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Fit testing as needed per Luthercare’s Respiratory Prevention Program.
Exposure to Hazardous Conditions:
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is frequent.
• Exposure to contaminated needle sticks is occasional.
Preferred Job-Related Experience/Abilities/Education:
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (e.g., a-IPC or CIC).
• Experience developing staff education/in-service programs and clinical competencies in long term care.
• Five (5) years of experience in risk management and nursing supervision.
• Point Click Care experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BSN).
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
To lead nursing staff development and infection prevention for the healthcare center in conjunction with the Director of Nursing, ensuring that team members are well-educated, competent, and consistent in delivering geriatric resident care that meets established federal/state government regulations/requirements and Luthercare standards. This role centers on building clinical capability, driving quality outcomes, and serving as the facility’s Infection Preventionist. It is intentionally structured to be minimally involved in day-to-day staffing and scheduling so that its focus remains on education, competency, and infection control.
ABOUT LUTHER ACRES:
Luther Acres – located in the charming, historic town of Lititz – is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with a long history of providing excellent care and services. It is part of Luthercare, which is a not-for-profit, faith-based, and mission
driven organization. Luthercare provides a network of services through its full continuum of care with three communities in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Luther Acres is its largest community, with nearly 600 residents living across its independent living cottages and apartments, personal care apartments, and skilled nursing healthcare center.
If you have what it takes, make a difference!