Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Nightingale At Arkadelphia; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightingale At Arkadelphia in Arkadelphia, AR is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join as a Wound Care Specialist & Infection Preventionist. This full-time role emphasizes wound healing and infection prevention with a patient-centered approach.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with the care team, and help improve outcomes across the facility. Competitive salary and benefits package offered. Arkansas licensure required for this role.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as RN or LPN in Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Wound Care Specialist: Assess and treat wounds, including acute/chronic wounds and ulcers.
• Infection Preventionist: Identify and implement strategies to prevent hospital-acquired infections and monitor rates.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on wound care and infection prevention best practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Document patient information accurately and thoroughly per policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions.

Education

RN or LPN license in Arkansas

Job description

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

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.