Infection Control & Wound Nurse (LPN, RN)

Trilogy Health Services • Louisville, KY

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Control and Wound Nurse (LPN, RN) is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) by overseeing the wound care program to ensure that proper measures are taken for appropriate intervention and outlining treatment care plans.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state LPN or RN license
• Current, valid CPR certification required

Nice To Haves

• Wound Care Certification (WCC) preferred or willingness to complete the certification training program.
• Infection Preventionist certification or willingness to complete the certification training program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Braden Scale results establish preventative measures for high-risk residents, ensure wound measurements are obtained weekly, and appropriate interventions are in place.
• Develop and maintain an active Infection Control program ensuring binder and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Ensure orders are in medical record, care plans entered, CNA sheets/profiles updated and other necessary elements including information for hospice and dialysis residents.
• Participate in survey and mock-survey campus preparedness.
• Make daily rounds of the nursing service department(s) to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing and infection control standards.
• Complete review of fridge temps, FirstDose room temps BID, completion of crash cart audits, fall intervention check, med carts, HIPPA violations, TSS, and med rooms and report findings to the ADON, DON and the Executive Director.
• Provide patient care as needed and participate in campus on-call rotation based on campus schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage - Includes free Virtual Doctor Visits, with coverage starting in your first 30 days.
• Get Paid Weekly + Quarterly Increases - Enjoy weekly pay and regular quarterly wage increases.
• Spending & Retirement Accounts - HSA with company match, Dependent Care, LSA, and 401(k) with company match.
• PTO + Paid Parental Leave - Paid time off and fully paid parental leave for new parents.
• Inclusive Care - No-cost LGBTQIA+ support and gender-affirming care coordination.
• Tuition & Student Loan Assistance - Financial support for education, certifications, and student loan repayment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees