Infection Prevention & Wound Care Director - RN

SNF Rehab & Healthcare; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SNF Rehab & Healthcare in New Jersey is seeking a Director of Infection Prevention & Wound Care (RN) to lead the facility’s infection prevention and wound care programs. You will translate nursing philosophy into practice, providing expert clinical oversight and developing guidelines to prevent contagious diseases.

The role requires active NJ RN licensure and at least one year of supervisory experience in a long-term care setting, with preferred background in infection prevention and wound care.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in a long-term care setting.
• Experience in infection prevention and wound care management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes guidelines for prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease.
• Oversees and monitors a sanitary environment for facility personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Ensures that all infection control and wound care policies and procedures are implemented and followed.
• Coordinates regular in-services on infection control practices and wound care management at least quarterly.
• Assumes responsibility for detecting and tracking nosocomial infections on a systematic and current basis.
• Conducts surveillance of all departments pertinent to infection control practices and clinical wound management.
• Performs epidemiological investigation of all significant clusters of infection.
• Recommends changes to facility and corporate policies and procedures for the Infection Prevention and Wound Care Manuals.
• Conducts rounds throughout the nursing facility to assure compliance with State, Federal, and Facility guidelines; a report on findings will be submitted to the Director of Nursing and to the Administrator.
• Maintains strong regulatory compliance and clinical oversight within the skilled nursing facility.
• Arranges physicals for all new employees and schedules follow-up medical reviews/PPDs in accordance with state/federal regulations.
• Maintains active involvement in facility Quality Improvement Policy and committees.
• Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Infection prevention

Wound care management

Education

Active RN license in New Jersey

Job description

SNF Rehab & Healthcare in New Jersey is seeking a Director of Infection Prevention & Wound Care (RN) to lead the facility’s infection prevention and wound care programs. You will translate nursing philosophy into practice, providing expert clinical oversight and developing guidelines to prevent contagious diseases.

The role requires active NJ RN licensure and at least one year of supervisory experience in a long-term care setting, with preferred background in infection prevention and wound care.