Infection Preventionist & Wound Care Lead

Arcadia Care; Monee (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia Care is seeking an Infection Preventionist in Bradley, IL to lead infection prevention practices and support wound care oversight under medical direction. The role emphasizes rounds, staff training, outbreak investigations, and data collection to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

The ideal candidate holds RN or LPN licensure, CPR certification, and 2+ years of experience, with Wound Certification preferred.

Qualifications

• LPN/RN with current, unencumbered state licensure.
• Wound Certification from accredited institution preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum two 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

Infection control

Clinical assessment

CPR certified

Education

LPN or RN licensure

Wound Certification preferred

Job description

Arcadia Care is seeking an Infection Preventionist in Bradley, IL to lead infection prevention practices and support wound care oversight under medical direction. The role emphasizes rounds, staff training, outbreak investigations, and data collection to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

The ideal candidate holds RN or LPN licensure, CPR certification, and 2+ years of experience, with Wound Certification preferred.