Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - Wound Care Specialist & Infection Preventionist

Nightingale; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightingale at Arkadelphia is actively seeking an RN or LPN to serve as a Wound Care Specialist & Infection Preventionist in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The role focuses on wound assessment and treatment, alongside infection prevention strategies, within a collaborative healthcare setting.

You will educate patients, families, and staff on best practices, work with multidisciplinary teams to tailor care plans, and document findings in accordance with facility policies.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as RN or LPN in Arkansas.
• Wound care and infection prevention knowledge.
• Ability to educate patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat wounds including acute, chronic, pressure ulcers and surgical wounds.
• Identify and prevent hospital-acquired infections; develop policies and procedures.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on wound care and infection prevention best practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans.
• Document patient information accurately per facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to reduce readmissions.

Skills

Wound care

Infection prevention

Patient assessment

Care planning

Staff education

Education

RN or LPN license in Arkansas

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Wound Care Specialist & Infection Preventionist

Job Summary

Nightingale at Arkadelphia is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team as a Wound Care Specialist & Infection Preventionist in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care while promoting wound healing and infection prevention within our facility. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Wound Care Specialist: Assess and treat patients with wounds, including acute and chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, and surgical wounds.

• Infection Preventionist: Identify and implement strategies to prevent hospital-acquired infections, develop and maintain infection prevention policies and procedures, and monitor and report on infection rates.

• Provide education and training to patients, families, and staff on wound care and infection prevention best practices.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Perform routine assessments, monitoring, and evaluations of patients with wounds and infections.

• Document patient information accurately and thoroughly in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and reduce readmissions.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Arkansas.

Work Environment

• Job Type: Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits package.