What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Infection Preventionist/Wound Nurse position at Dove Healthcare?
Empower your future with Dove Healthcare! Proudly serving 11 Wisconsin communities, Dove Healthcare is committed to providing innovative, compassionate, and high-quality care to all those who depend on us- including our employees!
As part of the Dove Healthcare team, you will enjoy endless career opportunities, competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.
- Assess, monitor, and provide wound care treatment for residents
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to develop and update care plans
- Monitor wound healing progress and maintain accurate documentation
- Educate nursing staff on wound care best practices and prevention measures
- Oversee the facility's infection prevention and control program
- Conduct infection surveillance and track/report infections within the facility
- Manage residents on isolation or precautions and ensure appropriate interventions are in place
- Coordinate outbreak response efforts and communicate updates to leadership and staff
- Assist with antibiotic stewardship initiatives
- Provide staff education and training related to infection prevention, wound care, and regulatory compliance
- Complete audits and monitor compliance with infection control policies and procedures
- Stay current on CDC, state, and federal infection prevention guidelines
Qualifications:
- Current RN license in the state of Wisconsin
- Wound care experience preferred
- Infection prevention experience preferred
- Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills
- Long-term care experience preferred
Health and Wellness Benefits
- choose your own health insurance - our benefit design offers the flexibility to choose the plan that works best for you and your family!
- company paid life and AD&D insurance
- dental and vision Insurance
- wellness incentives, including onsite gyms, health club reimbursement, weight loss program reimbursement
- supplemental benefits, including short-term disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, hospital indemnity, cancer
- paid time off (PTO)
- floating holiday
- employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial Benefits
- early wage access through DailyPay
- childcare assistance - up to 20%
- 401k, with company match
- financial planning resources
- referral bonus - up to $700 per referral
Career Development
- tuition reimbursement / scholarship opportunities
- continuing education
- career mapping
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.
About Dove Healthcare
Dove Healthcare consists of 11 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, six assisted living residences, and three independent living complexes in Barron, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Fennimore, Lodi, Osseo, Rice Lake, Spooner, St. Croix Falls, and Superior.
Our core services include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, post-hospital care, ventilator care, skilled nursing, long-term and end-of-life care, as well as senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
As an innovative healthcare provider and community partner, we provide compassionate care and service to meet the needs of those who depend on us. We commit to excellence through adherence to high standards, disciplined leadership, and mutual respect for all.
For more information, visit dovehealthcare.com.