RN Wound Care & Infection Prevention Specialist

Emerald Healthcare; Claremore (OK); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

AFLAC: Life/Term, Hospital, Short Term

401K

Vacation time and Sick time

Zusammenfassung

Emerald Care Center Claremore is seeking a Wound Care/Infection Prevention Nurse to assess, plan, and implement comprehensive wound care and infection surveillance for residents. The role requires strong clinical skills and a commitment to exceptional patient care.

The position reports to the Nurse Manager/DON and operates weekdays, with a focus on wound management, prevention, and staff education to maintain high-quality care in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifikationen

• RN or LPN license with valid state license. WCC and IP certification required; willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years wound care experience, preferably in skilled nursing or similar healthcare setting.

Aufgaben

• Assess and plan individualized wound care/infection prevention for residents.
• Administer wound care treatments: dressings, debridement, topical agents; follow infection control practices.
• Lead infection prevention surveillance and document findings for QA/QI committee.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop and adjust treatment plans.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records per facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Educate residents, families, and nursing staff on wound care and prevention practices.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Wound care

Infection control

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Ausbildung

RN or LPN license

WCC certification

IP certification

Jobbeschreibung

Emerald Care Center Claremore is seeking a Wound Care/Infection Prevention Nurse to assess, plan, and implement comprehensive wound care and infection surveillance for residents. The role requires strong clinical skills and a commitment to exceptional patient care.

The position reports to the Nurse Manager/DON and operates weekdays, with a focus on wound management, prevention, and staff education to maintain high-quality care in a skilled nursing setting.