Infection Control & Wound Nurse - Lead Safety & Care

Athena Health Care Systems; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

401(k) with Employer Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is seeking a full-time Infection Control/Wound Nurse (LPN or RN) to lead our infection control program and oversee wound care. Hourly rates range from $40–$50 depending on licensure, with weekly pay.

The role includes program development, staff education, and monthly surveillance reporting in a 135-bed skilled nursing setting. Requires nursing degree, current license, CPR certification, and at least two years in long-term care, plus knowledge of

Qualifications

• Must possess 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 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.

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.

Skills

Infection control

Wound care

Nursing leadership

CPR certified

Long-term care experience

Education

Nursing degree (RN or LPN)

Current nursing license

Job description

Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is seeking a full-time Infection Control/Wound Nurse (LPN or RN) to lead our infection control program and oversee wound care. Hourly rates range from $40–$50 depending on licensure, with weekly pay.

The role includes program development, staff education, and monthly surveillance reporting in a 135-bed skilled nursing setting. Requires nursing degree, current license, CPR certification, and at least two years in long-term care, plus knowledge of