Infection Control/Wound Nurse

Athena Health Care Systems; Fennerville (MA); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Career Advancement

Exclusive Employer Discount

401(k) with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Massachusetts is hiring a full-time Infection Control/Wound Nurse. The role accepts LPN or RN with pay ranging from $40 to $45 for LPN and $45 to $50 for RN, plus weekly pay.

You will plan, organize, develop, coordinate, direct, and evaluate our infection control program and its wound programming, including surveillance rounds and staff education. Equal opportunity employer; vaccination policy applies; benefits include health/dental/vision and

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited school.
• Current, unencumbered nursing license and CPR certification.
• Two years of clinical experience in long-term care.
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infections, and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, executes, and oversees the Infection Control and Prevention Program.
• Reports infection-related issues to the Infection Control Committee.
• Maintains documentation for Infection Control & Prevention and Skin Integrity.
• Evaluates infection-related practices via monthly surveillance rounds.
• Educates staff in Infection Control Practices, Policies, and Procedures.
• Coordinates and reports the Annual OSHA Sharps survey.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Rehabilitative nursing

Long-term care experience

CPR certification

Education

Nursing degree

Active nursing license

Job description

Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring a full-time Infection Control/Wound Nurse!

We are a 135-bed award-winning skilled nursing facility. Candidate can be an LPN or RN. $40 to $45 if an LPN, $45 to $50 if an RN. Weekly pay!

You plan, organize, develop, coordinate, direct, and evaluate our infection control program and its components to ensure that an effective program is maintained, as well as oversee the wound programming.

Education & Experience:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university.

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice nursing in this state and be CPR-certified.

• Must have two (2) years of clinical experience in a long-term care facility.

• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

• Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic techniques including standard precautions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains, executes, and oversees the comprehensive Infection Control and Prevention Program.

• Communicates and informs the Infection Control and Prevention Committee of any infection-related issues.

• Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation related to the Infection Control & Prevention Program.

• Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation related to the facility Skin Integrity Program.

• Evaluates the status of infection-related practices in the facility via monthly surveillance rounds.

• Maintains updated community awareness of potentially threatening infections.

• Assists the Staff Development Director in the education of employees in Infection Control Practices, Policies, and Procedures.

• Coordinates and reports on the Annual OSHA Sharps survey.

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

• 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).