RN Wound Care/Infection Control

Florence Home Healthcare Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florence Home Healthcare Center in Omaha, NE is seeking an experienced Infection Control/Wound Care Nursing Partner to lead policy, training, and program development in infection prevention within a long-term care setting.

The role requires an RN licensed in Nebraska or a compact state and at least one year of nursing experience in an LTC facility; English proficiency is essential. Certification in infection control is encouraged, with support for credentialing if needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is required.
• Experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.
• Certification in Infection Control is a plus or will be pursued within 6 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and document staff training in infection control policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship program.
• Update infection control and wound care policies as needed.

Skills

Infection control

Wound care

Staff training

Policy education

Education

RN license (Nebraska or compact state)

Job description

About Us

Florence Home is a well-established Long-Term Care Nursing Home in Omaha's Historic Florence Community. We focus on the individual needs and choices of each resident though our concept of Person-Centered Living to create a home-like environment and team atmosphere.

Our team members have a passion for working with older adults and be committed to upholding our core values of Integrity, Dignity, Teamwork, and Compassion.

Our Work Environment Includes:

• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Social Events

Shifts:

• 8a-4:30p (Full-Time)

Our Infection Control/Wound Care Nursing Partners will:

• Instruct and document training of staff in policy and procedures pertinent to infection control.
• Develop and maintain infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship program
• Update infection control and would care policies
• Ensure appropriate intervention and education occur for staff and volunteers regarding healthcare infection trends, and outbreaks
• Educate staff, volunteers, residents and families on infection prevention
• Audit wounds routinely to ensure proper treatment and documentation and skin assessments have been completed
• Round bi-weekly with NP wound care nurse provider
• Provide reports for QAPI regarding wounds and infection control
• Complete fit testing for new employees and annually
• Identify areas for improvement
  
• Take weekend on call clinical/staffing as assigned. Rotating schedule

We require our Infection Control/Wound Care Nursing Partners to:

• Have previous experience in a long-term care facility required
• Have an RN in the State of Nebraska or a compact state with at least one year nursing experience in a LTC facility preferred
• Have specialty training in Infection Control through accredited continuing education. (Incumbents with no previous certification will have up to six (6) months from their start date to acquire the appropriate certification.)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is required.
• Possess a love for people-especially the elderly

Note: This job description may not encompass all the duties required for this position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.