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Infection Control/Wound Nurse

Athena Health Care Systems

Webster, MAFull-time$40–50/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$40–50/hr
Location
Webster, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LPN Or RN LicenseCPR Certification

Job overview

Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring a full-time Infection Control/Wound Nurse, who may be an LPN or RN. The nurse plans, coordinates, directs, and evaluates the infection control program and oversees wound programming. Candidates must have a nursing degree, an active state nursing license, CPR certification, two years of long-term care clinical experience, rehabilitative and restorative nursing training, and specified infection-control knowledge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Infection ControlWound CareRehabilitative NursingRestorative NursingEpidemiologyMicrobiologyInfectious DiseasesAseptic TechniquesStandard Precautions

Qualifications

Nursing DegreeLPN or RN LicenseCPR Certification2 Years Clinical ExperienceLong-Term Care Facility Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring a full-time Infection Control/Wound Nurse!

We are a 135-bed award-winning skilled nursing facility. Candidate can be an LPN or RN. $40 to $45 if an LPN, $45 to $50 if an RN. Weekly pay!

You plan, organize, develop, coordinate, direct, and evaluate our infection control program and its components to ensure that an effective program is maintained, as well as oversee the wound programming.

Education & Experience:

  • Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university.

  • Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice nursing in this state and be CPR-certified.

  • Must have two (2) years of clinical experience in a long-term care facility.

  • Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

  • Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic techniques including standard precautions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Maintains, executes, and oversees the comprehensive Infection Control and Prevention Program.

  • Communicates and informs the Infection Control and Prevention Committee of any infection-related issues.

  • Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation related to the Infection Control & Prevention Program.

  • Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation related to the facility Skin Integrity Program.

  • Evaluates the status of infection-related practices in the facility via monthly surveillance rounds.

  • Maintains updated community awareness of potentially threatening infections.

  • Assists the Staff Development Director in the education of employees in Infection Control Practices, Policies, and Procedures.

  • Coordinates and reports on the Annual OSHA Sharps survey.

Benefits:

  • Weekly Pay

  • Holiday Pay

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

  • Exclusive Employer Discount Program

  • 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:

  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance

  • Vacation and Personal Time

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).

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