Certified Infection Control and Wound Nurse

Focus Health Network, LLC; Milton (Northumberland County); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Orientation & training

Paid time off

401k

Health, vision & dental insurance

Bi-weekly pay

Descripción de la vacante

Milton Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Certified Infection Control & Wound Nurse to oversee infection control and wound care within a long-term care setting. You will work under the Director of Nursing to implement policies, coordinate care, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Requirements include RN or LPN licensure, active CPR certification, and an Infection Control Certificate, with at least one year in long-term care. On-call rotation and daytime hours are typical.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required).
• Active license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (required).
• Active CPR Certification (required).
• Active Infection Control Certificate (required).
• Wound Certification (preferred).
• One year of professional nursing experience in a long term care setting (required).
• Knowledge of MDS and Care Planning process.
• Demonstrate competency in protection and promotion of resident rights.
• Direct and supervise nursing personnel to ensure proper resident care.
• Understand and follow written/verbal directions; communicate effectively with staff, residents and vendors.
• Knowledge of state and federal nursing laws in long term care.

Responsabilidades

• Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, assume responsibility for resident care per nursing standards.
• Implement infection control and quality assurance functions as assigned.
• Develop and implement policies reflecting facility mission and philosophy.
• Coordinate education and training activities for staff.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and staff; ensure resident rights are protected.

Conocimientos

Infection control

Wound care

RN/LPN license

CPR certification

Long-term care

MDS knowledge

Resident rights

Supervision

Communication

Educación

RN or LPN licensure

Descripción del empleo

Milton Nursing & Rehab is actively seeking a Certified Infection Control & Wound Nurse.

What you'll do:

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Infection Control & Wound Nurseprimary function is to assume delegated responsibility and accountability for the provision of resident care according to professional standards of nursing practice in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Implements nursing policies and procedures that reflect facility mission and philosophy. Implement infection control and quality assurance functions as assigned. Utilizes resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable psychically, mental and psychosocial well-being.

What we offer:

• Orientation & training




• Paid time off, holiday pay and 401k opportunty




• Health, vision & dental insurance, plus additional coverages including life insurance.




• Bi-weekly pay

Required or Preferred knowledge/skills:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required).




• Active license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (required).




• Active CPR Certification (required).




• Active Infection Control Certificate (required).




• Wound Certification (preferred)




• One (1) year of professional nursing experience in a long term care setting (required).




• Knowledge of MDS and Care Planning process.




• Demonstrate the competency in the protection and promotion of resident rights.




• Direct and supervise nursing personnel to insure proper resident care.




• Understand and follow written and/or verbal directions. Express self adequate in oral and/or written communications.




• Able to communicate effectively with staff members, residents, visitors and vendors.




• Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to nursing practices in long term care.

Hours would be typically Monday - Friday day shift with an on-call rotation.