Infection Control RN: Wound Care & Prevention Leader

Nexus Health; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Rewards & Recognition

Appreciation Events

Birthday Celebrations

Work Anniversary

Job summary

Nexus Health in Edwardsville, IL seeks an Infection Control RN to develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control practices protecting residents, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include identifying infection risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, leading prevention initiatives, and educating families and staff on wound care, nutrition, hydration, turning, and repositioning to promote healing.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois required.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention principles and regulations.
• Excellent communication and education skills.
• Experience as an Infection Control Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control practices.
• Identify and manage infection risks to residents, staff, and visitors.
• Lead infection prevention initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Educate family, staff, and residents on wound care, nutrition, hydration, turning, and repositioning to promote healing.

Skills

Active RN License (Illinois)

Infection prevention principles

Excellent communication skills

Education skills

Job description

Nexus Health in Edwardsville, IL seeks an Infection Control RN to develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control practices protecting residents, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include identifying infection risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, leading prevention initiatives, and educating families and staff on wound care, nutrition, hydration, turning, and repositioning to promote healing.