Infection Control & Wound Nurse (LPN, RN)
Position Overview
The Infection Control and Wound Nurse (LPN, RN) assists the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) by overseeing the wound care program and implementing infection control measures.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain Braden Scale results and 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 documented in the medical record, care plans are entered, CNA sheets/profiles are updated, and necessary elements for hospice and dialysis residents are completed.
- Participate in survey and mock-survey campus preparedness activities.
- Make daily rounds to monitor nursing service personnel and report findings to the ADON, DON, and Executive Director.
- Provide patient care as needed and participate in campus on-call rotation based on the schedule.
Qualifications
- 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
Compensation will be determined based on the relevant license or certification held, as well as the candidate’s years of experience.
Location
US-IN-Peru Blair Ridge Health Campus
269 Meadowview Dr
Peru IN
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage - Includes free Virtual Doctor Visits, with coverage starting in your first 30 days.
- Get Paid Weekly + Quarterly Increases - Enjoy weekly pay and regular quarterly wage increases.
- Spending & Retirement Accounts - HSA with company match, Dependent Care, LSA, and 401(k) with company match.
- PTO + Paid Parental Leave - Paid time off and fully paid parental leave for new parents.
- Inclusive Care - No-cost LGBTQIA+ support and gender-affirming care coordination.
- Tuition & Student Loan Assistance - Financial support for education, certifications, and student loan repayment.
About Trilogy Health Services
Since 1997, Trilogy has been dedicated to making long-term care better for residents and more rewarding for team members. We are proud to be recognized as one of Fortune’s Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work.
Notice to Applicants
(WI, IN, OH, MI & KY): For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.