Infection Control & Wound Care RN — Lead Excellence

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (free)

Dental insurance (free)

Telemedicine services

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account with employer

Retirement plan with employer match

Wellness program and on-site fitness

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Moorings Park in Naples, FL is seeking a Wound Care Nurse (RN) to join our skilled nursing team. The RN will oversee the facility infection control and wound care programs, conduct wound care rounds with the wound care provider, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to establish and maintain treatment plans.

The role emphasizes leading infection prevention activities, educating staff, and ensuring compliance with CDC/CMS/OSHA guidelines while delivering high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language required.
• During emergencies or natural disasters, may be required to remain on duty for the duration of the event.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program required
• Active Florida Registered Nurse licensure required
• Active Florida CPR Certification is required
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds alone & move a resident with assistance.
• Infection Control certification required
• Wound care certified or willing to become certified within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Consults and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and healthcare professionals to plan, implement and evaluate residents' wound care treatments and monitor progression.
• Participates in quality committees including QAPI, infection control, safety, risk management, etc.
• Leads identification and mitigation for resident risk factors for pressure ulcers/injuries.
• Assists the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing resident pain related to wounds.
• Provides skin and wound care and treatments, as ordered.
• Rounds weekly or more frequently as needed with the facility wound care provider or leadership.
• Provides information and care instructions to residents and families in understandable language.
• Guides and educates facility staff on wound care practices and treatments.
• Evaluates wound care products and devices and makes recommendations to the team.
• Coordinates and updates the infection prevention and control program per regulations for skilled nursing facilities.
• Monitors and reports IPC program compliance to administrator and QAPI committee.
• Ensures facility compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, and local infection control regulations.
• Monitors staff to ensure adherence to infection prevention practices.
• Establishes and maintains an infection surveillance program using standard definitions.
• Reviews and reports data on infection prevention initiatives including antibiotic stewardship and outbreaks.
• Reports all reportable diseases to health departments.
• Completes reportable information to state/federal agencies related to vaccinations and infections.
• Assists with coordinating residents’ flu shots.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Infection control

Wound care certification

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Moorings Park in Naples, FL is seeking a Wound Care Nurse (RN) to join our skilled nursing team. The RN will oversee the facility infection control and wound care programs, conduct wound care rounds with the wound care provider, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to establish and maintain treatment plans.

The role emphasizes leading infection prevention activities, educating staff, and ensuring compliance with CDC/CMS/OSHA guidelines while delivering high-quality resident care.