Wound Care Nurse

Goldwater Care; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k after 6 months

Job summary

Goldwater Care in Clinton, IL seeks an Infection Preventionist to maintain a safe environment and oversee infection control programs for residents and staff. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered and IP certification is required.

Responsibilities include leading the facility-wide IPC program, analyzing process metrics, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing wound care and skin care protocols. A CIC credential and active state license are essential for this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Valid state license (RN/LPN/LVN as applicable).
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) required.
• Minimum one year experience in infection prevention; favorable in healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the facility-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Monitor process and outcome measures to assess program effectiveness.
• Stay current on regulatory and accreditation standards and ensure compliance.
• Develops wound care and skin care protocols to prevent skin breakdown.
• Revise plan of care based on patient response and ensure nursing scope of practice.

Skills

Infection prevention

CIC certification

Self-starter

Independent work

Wound care knowledge

Job description

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

You will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our residents and staff. You will be responsible for implementing and overseeing infection prevention and control measures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and the well-being of our community. Participates in quality improvement plan for the facility.

Will pay for IP certificate!

Benefits Offered (full-time):

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k following 6 months of service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and lead the facility-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Monitor and analyze process and outcome measures to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of infection prevention efforts.
• Stay current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards, ensuring compliance.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of staging system of wounds.
• Develops skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to develop and implement policies and procedures to manage patients with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence.
• Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness.
• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services with nursing scope of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid state license(s) related to healthcare (e.g., RN, LPN, or LVN, depending on state requirements).
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) is a must.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Reliable transportation.
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination or exemption.
• One year of experience in infection prevention and control is preferred.

Benefits Offered (full-time):

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k following 6 months of service