Wound IP Nurse

About the role

This role combines hands-on wound care with oversight of the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program. The Infection Preventionist / Wound Care Nurse is responsible for direct resident care (wound assessments, treatments, and rounds) while also leading infection control surveillance, reporting, QAPI initiatives, and regulatory compliance. This is a dual clinical and program leadership role requiring strong organization, clinical judgment, and the ability to manage both bedside care and reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Wound Care (Hands-On): Perform routine wound rounds and complete comprehensive assessments
• Provide and oversee wound treatments, dressings, and interventions
• Develop, update, and communicate care plans with providers and IDT
• Monitor high-risk residents and implement skin prevention strategies
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the medical record
• Infection Prevention & QAPI (Oversight): Lead the Infection Prevention & Control Program in compliance with CDC, CMS, and state regulations
• Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, and trending
• Complete NHSN reporting and ensure regulatory timelines are met
• Lead QAPI initiatives related to infection control and skin integrity
• Conduct audits, monitor compliance, and implement corrective actions
• Provide staff education on infection control practices and wound prevention

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license in New Mexico (required)
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing (preferred)
• Strong wound care experience required (certification preferred)
• Infection Prevention experience or willingness to obtain certification (IPCO or similar)
• Experience with audits, reporting, or QAPI preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Skills

• A nurse who is comfortable working on the floor while managing program responsibilities
• Someone who can balance hands-on care with documentation, audits, and reporting
• A team member who can lead education and drive compliance while remaining clinically engaged

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and strengthen key clinical programs
• Supportive leadership team focused on quality and growth
• Meaningful impact on resident outcomes and survey readiness