IP/Wound Nurse

Infection Prevention & Control

• Tracking & Trending of Infections
• Line Listing Reports
• Vaccination Tracking
• Antibiotic Stewardship Program Oversight
• Infection Control Rounding & Observations
• Performance Improvement
• Occupational Health
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Respiratory Protection Program Oversight
• Emergency Preparedness - Pandemic
• Infection Control & Antibiotic Stewardship Education - Staff and Residents
• Mandatory Reporting & Communication (may include residents, families, staff, health departments, physicians, etc)
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Assurance Committee

Wound Nurse

• Provide Primary Skin Care
• Treatment and Therapy of Skin Disorders
• Examine Resident and Records
• Assessment and Diagnostic Services
• Initiate Consultation or Referral Requests
• Manage and Treat Specific Skin Disorders
• Assist in Resident Rehabilitation Activities
• Monitor Physical Therapy Activities
• Preventative Health Care Services
• Recommendations to Physician, Family Members, Public
• Implement and Maintain Established Policies and Procedures
• Interpret Policies and Procedures Appropriately

Qualifications

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university
• LPN or RN with current unencumbered state licensure
• Infection Prevention and Control Training (at least 19 hours)
• Two (2) years of experience as an LPN/RN
• CPR Certification

Other Qualifications

• Ability to Read, Write, Speak, and Understand English
• Supportive Team Member
• Independent Decision-Maker
• Effective Communication with Personnel, Residents, Families, Visitors, Government Agencies, and General Public
• Knowledge of Nursing and Medical Practices and Procedures
• Patience, Tact, Cheerful Disposition, Enthusiasm, Willingness to Handle Difficult Situations

Physical Demands

• Move Intermittently Throughout the Day
• Cope with Mental and Emotional Stress
• See and Hear or Use Prosthetics to Function Adequately
• Function Independently, Have Flexibility, Personal Integrity, and Work Effectively with Residents, Personnel, and Support Agencies
• Meet General Health Requirements Set Forth by Facility Policies
• Push, Pull, Move, and Carry Minimum Weight of 25 Pounds for a Minimum Distance of 50 Feet
• Absorb Evacuation of Residents During Emergency Situations