Infection Preventionist​/Wound Care Nurse posted about ago Buffalo, OK

Infection Preventionist/Wound Care Nurse

We’re looking for a sharp and passionate Infection Preventionist/ Wound Care Nurse to join our team! This role is perfect for someone trained in using data, systems, analysis, and education to prevent and contain the spread of infectious agents.

Department

Nursing

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Shifts Hiring

Full-time

Available Shift

6am-6pm (Sunday-Saturday)

Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are both encouraged to apply.

This position will provide care that will quickly and safely heal various types of wounds, including surgical openings, ulcers, bed sores, feeding tube sites and abscesses. The Infection Preventionist/Wound Care Nurse will access residents’ wounds, create and implement treatment plans, monitor infections and signs of various infections, and clean wounds.

• Identifies infectious disease processes.
• Surveillance and epidemiologic investigation.
• Prevention and control of the transmission of infectious agents.
• Conducts educational activities to ensure the adoption of infection control practices.
• Conduct daily rounds to evaluate resident care. Offer suggestions or direction to nursing staff that are intended to assist residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being possible.
• Support, assist and evaluate staff nurses in the management of their units.
• Assist with orientation of new nursing personnel to the overall nursing department.
• Ensure that personnel are assigned responsibilities consistent with their education, experience and ability.
• Assist with supervision of resident care given by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) by observing performance of quality of care and quality of life tasks, identifying learning needs and utilizing one-on-one teaching as necessary.
• Evaluate patients with wounds and injuries.
• Initiate care procedures for managing wounds.
• Access wounds as well as create and implement treatment plans.

• Current and unencumbered Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a Long Term Care environment.

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to pass Post Offer/Pre-Employment Screen (POPES), which measures physical abilities.
• Excellent and effective communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work varying shifts (week days, weekends, evenings and nights).

We offer competitive pay relative to experience.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Funds and Scholarships
• Nurse Aide Training and Certification
• Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond
• Clinical Hours For College Students
• CPR and IV Certifications
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Western is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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