Infection Control & Wound Nurse (LPN, RN)
US-IN-Elkhart
Trilogy Health Services
Req #: 176461
Type: Full-Time
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Responsibilities: At Trilogy, you'll experience a caring, supportive community that values each team member. We prioritize meaningful relationships, genuine teamwork, and continuous growth. With the stability of long-term care, competitive pay, and exceptional benefits, Trilogy offers a work environment where you're supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive in your career. If you're ready to join a team committed to your success, Trilogy is where you belong and thrive! Qualifications: The Infection Control and Wound Nurse (LPN, RN) is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) by overseeing the wound care program to ensure that proper measures are taken for appropriate intervention and outlining treatment care plans. Key Responsibilities * Monitor Braden Scale results establish preventative measures for high-risk residents, ensure wound measurements are obtained weekly, and appropriate interventions are in place. * Develop and maintain an active Infection Control program ensuring binder and antimicrobial stewardship. * Ensure orders are in medical record, care plans entered, CNA sheets/profiles updated and other necessary elements including information for hospice and dialysis residents. * Participate in survey and mock-survey campus preparedness. * Make daily rounds of the nursing service department(s) to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing and infection control standards. * Complete review of fridge temps, FirstDose room temps BID, completion of crash cart audits, fall intervention check, med carts, HIPPA violations, TSS, and med rooms and report findings to the ADON, DON and the Executive Director. * Provide patient care as needed and participate in campus on-call rotation based on campus schedule. Qualifications * Must have and maintain a current, valid state LPN or RN license * Wound Care Certification (WCC) preferred or willingness to complete the certification training program. * Infection Preventionist certification or willingness to complete the certification training program. * Current, valid CPR certification required Compensation will be determined based on the relevant license or certification held, as well as the candidate's years of experience.
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