Infection Control / Wound Nurse

Key Responsibilities

• Investigates any infection outbreak to establish etiology, develop interventions and evaluate outcomes
• Maintains required documentation of outbreak tracking
• Provides oversight and expertise of wound care and prevention program for residents and staff
• Provides job specific infection control orientation to all staff in coordination with the DNS
• Provides mandated in-service education to all staff and collaborates with department managers in providing staff with specific infection control educational programs
• Edicates residents, families, and staff on wound care protocols and prevention strategies
• Maintains professional competence through Infection Preventionist Certification and attendance in education programs in the specialty
• Oversees the communicable disease reporting process to appropriate state and local health agencies, as required.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Previous Experience as an Infection Control Nurse preferred
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control
• CT Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Knowledgeable in regulatory requirements CMS, and in Outbreak investigation
• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years clinical experience in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related healthcare facility
• Possesses a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious disease, and aseptic technique to include standard transmission-based precautions
• APIC Certification in infection prevention and control
• Conducts comprehensive wound assessments and develops individualized care plans for patients exhibiting skin complications
• Maintains and demonstrates competence in BLS (basic life support)