Wound Care & Infection Prevention RN/LPN — Full-Time Impact

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

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.