What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist/Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN) position at Capitol Hill Skilled Nursing & Therapy?
We are seeking an Infection Preventionist/Wound Care Nurse to support our long-term care and skilled nursing facility! If you're a passionate, hardworking nurse (RN or LPN) with experience in long-term care, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities and Purpose
This role focuses on preventing and managing infections through data, education, and evidence-based practices, while providing specialized care for surgical wounds, ulcers, bed sores, feeding tube sites, and other complex wounds. You’ll assess wounds, develop treatment plans, monitor infection risks, and ensure safe, effective healing for our residents.
- Identify infectious disease processes.
- Surveillance and epidemiologic investigation.
- Prevention and control of the transmission of infectious agents.
- Conducts educational activities to ensure the adoption of infection control practices.
- Conduct daily rounds to evaluate resident care. Offer suggestions or direction to nursing staff that are intended to assist residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being possible.
- Support, assist and evaluate staff nurses in the management of their units.
- Assist with orientation of new nursing personnel to the overall nursing department.
- Ensure that personnel are assigned responsibilities consistent with their education, experience and ability.
- Assist with supervision of resident care given by Certified Nursing Assistants by observing performance of quality of care and quality of life tasks, identifying learning needs, and utilizing one-on-one teaching as necessary.
- Evaluate patients with wounds and injuries.
- Initiate care procedures for managing wounds.
- Access wounds and create/implement treatment plans.
Requirements
- Current and unencumbered Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in a Long Term Care environment.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to pass Post Offer/Pre-Employment Screen (POPES).
- Excellent and effective communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work varying shifts (week days, weekends, evenings and nights).
Benefits
We offer competitive pay relative to experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wage Advances via OnShift Wallet
- Education Funds and Scholarships
- Nurse Aide Training and Certification
- Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond
- Clinical Hours For College Students
- CPR and IV Certifications
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Earn Better With Us | Realize the Value of 100% Employee Ownership
We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We can impact the total value of your compensation in 4 significant ways:
- We pay future employee-owners competitive wages based on their experience and provide pathways for career advancement.
- We allow you to access up to 50% of your net earned wages the following day when you need cash immediately.
- We offer an 401(k) with matching so that you can begin wealth-building today
- More remarkably, we create a future reward for every eligible team member at no cost so you can live comfortably when your working days are over.
Ownership inspires a rich culture of teamwork where your attention to detail, customer service mindset, pride, effort, and attitude contribute to a vision of superior satisfaction and quality outcomes for everyone entrusted to our care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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