Infection Prevention RN - Wound Care Specialist

Arcadia on the Hill; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia on the Hill is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist/Wound Nurse to lead infection control initiatives under medical direction. The role emphasizes skin care, rounds, and coordination with the DON and Medical Director to safeguard residents.

You will monitor infection data, train staff on prevention practices, conduct outbreak investigations, and ensure supplies for prevention activities are available. Strong assessment and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• LPN/RN with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Wound Certification from accredited institution preferred.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience as an LPN/RN.

Responsibilities

• Confer with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding the dermatologic disorders of residents in the facility.
• Examine the resident and his/her records and charts, and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings, in order to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or directions.
• Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents. Perform an assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, inspection, and palpation.
• Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.
• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and callouses, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling popular diseases, and benign tumors.
• Assist in resident rehabilitation activities. Where require, perform range of motion, assist in ambulation, provide emotional support. Monitor the results of physical therapy activities.
• Provide preventative health care services. Make recommendations to the resident concerning nutrition, prevention of common skin disorders, etc.,
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the DON concerning the status and care of the residents
• Implement and maintain established policies and procedures relative to skRN/LPNin care treatments. Interpret these to the physician, resident family members, and public as appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

LPN/RN licensure

CPR certification

Education

LPN/RN licensure (state)

Wound care certification

Job description

Arcadia on the Hill is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist/Wound Nurse to lead infection control initiatives under medical direction. The role emphasizes skin care, rounds, and coordination with the DON and Medical Director to safeguard residents.

You will monitor infection data, train staff on prevention practices, conduct outbreak investigations, and ensure supplies for prevention activities are available. Strong assessment and communication skills are essential for this position.