IP/Wound Nurse

Spring River Rehabilitation and Care Center; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center in Roswell, NM is seeking an Infection Preventionist / Wound Care Nurse to provide hands-on wound care while leading the facility's infection prevention and control program. The role combines bedside care with surveillance, QAPI initiatives, and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN or LPN license in New Mexico and brings experience in long-term care, wound care, and infection prevention.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license in New Mexico (required).
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Strong wound care experience required; certification preferred.
• Infection prevention experience or willingness to obtain certification (IPCO or similar).

Responsibilities

• Perform wound rounds, assessments, and treatments.
• Lead and oversee the Infection Prevention & Control Program per CDC, CMS, and state requirements.
• Conduct NHSN reporting, audits, and QAPI initiatives related to infection control and skin integrity.
• Educate staff on infection prevention practices and wound care to ensure compliance and resident safety.

Skills

Wound care

Infection prevention

Audits

Documentation

Time management

Education

Leadership

Education

RN or LPN license in NM

Job description

Infection Preventionist / Wound Care Nurse (Hands-On & Program Oversight)

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center – Roswell, NM

Position Summary

This role combines hands-on wound care with oversight of the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program. The Infection Preventionist / Wound Care Nurse is responsible for direct resident care (wound assessments, treatments, and rounds) while also leading infection control surveillance, reporting, QAPI initiatives, and regulatory compliance. This is a dual clinical and program leadership role requiring strong organization, clinical judgment, and the ability to manage both bedside care and reporting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Wound Care (Hands-On):

• Perform routine wound rounds and complete comprehensive assessments
• Provide and oversee wound treatments, dressings, and interventions
• Develop, update, and communicate care plans with providers and IDT
• Monitor high-risk residents and implement skin prevention strategies
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the medical record

Infection Prevention & QAPI (Oversight):

• Lead the Infection Prevention & Control Program in compliance with CDC, CMS, and state regulations
• Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, and trending
• Complete NHSN reporting and ensure regulatory timelines are met
• Lead QAPI initiatives related to infection control and skin integrity
• Conduct audits, monitor compliance, and implement corrective actions
• Provide staff education on infection control practices and wound prevention

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license in New Mexico (required)
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing (preferred)
• Strong wound care experience required (certification preferred)
• Infection Prevention experience or willingness to obtain certification (IPCO or similar)
• Experience with audits, reporting, or QAPI preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills

What We’re Looking For

• A nurse who is comfortable working on the floor while managing program responsibilities
• Someone who can balance hands-on care with documentation, audits, and reporting
• A team member who can lead education and drive compliance while remaining clinically engaged

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead and strengthen key clinical programs
• Supportive leadership team focused on quality and growth
• Meaningful impact on resident outcomes and survey readiness