Wound Care and Infection Preventionist

Aviata Health Group•South Daytona, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Aviata at South Daytona is seeking a Wound Care and Infection Preventionist to support resident safety and care. The role develops, implements, and evaluates the facility’s Infection Control and Prevention Program and helps assess and control communicable diseases and infections. It also supports the Wound Care Program through staff education, collaboration, and direct resident care for wound assessment, treatment, and follow-up. The position includes an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Minimum of a Nursing Diploma and associated license from an accredited college or university.
Certification in Infection Control as specified by Appendix PP at F880 is required before assuming the infection prevention and control role.
Must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the Wound Specialist Physician and nursing staff.
Participate in developing and achieving Wound Care Program objectives.
Provide educational programming and staff development.
Assist with implementing and monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to promote wound healing.
Provide direct resident care for wound assessment, treatment, and follow-up.
Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans for assigned residents.
Plan, organize, develop, and direct the Infection Control and Prevention Program in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Help prevent and control the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
Collaborate with center leadership and the medical director to develop, implement, evaluate, and re-evaluate annual infection control and prevention goals and plans.
Assess employees with open lesions or communicable diseases to determine work ability and any limitations or restrictions.
Record, track, and trend infection surveillance and investigations, document actions taken to prevent and control spread, and report to the center QAPI committee.
Develop and implement ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes and achieve superior results.
Participate in an on-call rotation.