QLTY IMP INFECTION CONTROL LPN

Integritus Healthcare•Yarmouth, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator performs the duties of the Infection Preventionist and Wound Care Nurse. The Infection control nurse/ Infection Preventionist will use a systematic approach to monitor the effectiveness of infection prevention and control strategies that are consistent with the organization’s goals and objectives. This includes applying epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification and benchmarking to identify target populations; determine risk factors; implement prevention and control strategies according to professional practice standards; analyze trends and evaluate processes. The Wound Care Nurse provides direct patient care, wound assessment, selecting treatment modalities, and collaborating with physicians. Develop, implement, and update individualized, evidence-based care plans. Evaluate wound size, depth, and condition; perform dressing changes, wound cleaning, and debridement. Manage, apply, and monitor advanced treatments such as negative pressure wound therapy (VAC). Teach patients and caregivers how to clean and dress wounds at home to prevent complications and promote healing. Windsor has been part of the community since 1975, providing area families with top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way to reduce hospital readmissions and achieve exceptional outcomes. Count on our award-winning team for short-term rehab and recovery, long-term skilled nursing care, adult day health, and restorative care.

Requirements

Responsibilities

Monitor the effectiveness of infection prevention and control strategies.
Apply epidemiologic principles and statistical methods.
Identify target populations and determine risk factors.
Implement prevention and control strategies.
Analyze trends and evaluate processes.
Provide direct patient care and wound assessment.
Select treatment modalities and collaborate with physicians.
Develop, implement, and update individualized, evidence-based care plans.
Evaluate wound size, depth, and condition.
Perform dressing changes, wound cleaning, and debridement.
Manage, apply, and monitor advanced treatments such as negative pressure wound therapy (VAC).
Teach patients and caregivers how to clean and dress wounds at home.