Infection Control Nurse

Nexus Health; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Life/Vision coverage

401K

PTO package and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee rewards program

Growth from within

Job summary

Nexus Health is seeking an Infection Control Nurse to provide comprehensive skincare and wound care for residents in our facility. The role emphasizes infection prevention, timely treatment of skin disorders, and participation in care-planning and care plan execution.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license with graduation from an accredited nursing program and have 1+ year of wound care experience. This on-site position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within the

Qualifications

• RN license and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• At least 1 year of wound nurse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary skincare to residents.
• Identify, manage, and treat skin disorders, primary and secondary lesions, and decubitus ulcers.
• Participate in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
• Educate family, staff, and residents about nutrition, skin barriers, hydration, turning, and repositioning to promote wound healing.

Skills

Wound care

Infection control

Education

RN license

Graduation from an accredited nursing education program

Job description

Description

Join us at the Nexus of care and compassion.

Infection Control Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Life/Vision coverage


• 401K


• PTO package and paid holidays


• Tuition reimbursement


• Employee rewards program


• Growth from within

Infection Control Responsibilities:

• As an infection control, you will provide primary skincare to residents.


• You will identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders, primary and secondary lesions, and decubitus ulcers.


• You will participate in the development and implementation of patient care plans.


• You will educate family, staff, and residents about the importance of nutrition, skin barriers, hydration, turning, and repositioning to promote wound healing.

Requirements

Infection Control Nurse Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing education program.


• Requires employee to have had no abuse records.


• One year experience as a wound nurse, preferred.


• RN License required.

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