Infection Control Preventionist and WoundCare

The Moorings Park Instituteorporated•Naples, FL

About The Position

Moorings Park is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to oversee the facility’s infection control and wound care programs in its skilled nursing team. The nurse conducts wound care rounds with the facility wound care provider, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and clinical staff to establish and maintain treatment programs, and gathers and maintains the facility infection control program. The role coordinates resident wound care planning and evaluation, supports pressure injury risk reduction and wound-related pain management, provides ordered skin and wound treatments, and educates residents, families, and staff. It also coordinates, implements, monitors, and updates the infection prevention and control program, including surveillance, compliance monitoring, reporting, and initiatives involving antibiotic stewardship, healthcare-acquired infections, immunizations, and outbreaks. The position requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, an active Florida RN license and CPR certification, at least two years of long-term care experience, and infection control certification. The candidate must be wound care certified or willing to obtain certification within 90 days, have a flexible schedule, and be able to lift up to 40 pounds alone and assist in moving residents. During emergencies or natural disasters, the nurse may be required to remain on duty for the duration of the event.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
Active Florida Registered Nurse license.
Active Florida CPR certification.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a long-term care setting.
Flexible schedule.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds alone and assist in moving a resident.
Infection Control certification.
Wound care certification, or willingness to become certified within 90 days.
May be required to remain on duty for the duration of an emergency or natural disaster.

Responsibilities

Consult and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and healthcare professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate residents’ wound care treatments and monitor progress and clinical needs.
Participate in quality committees, including quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI), infection control, safety, and risk management.
Lead identification and mitigation of resident risk factors for pressure ulcers and injuries.
Assist the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing resident pain related to wounds.
Provide skin and wound care and treatments as ordered.
Round weekly or more frequently as needed with the facility wound care provider or facility leadership.
Provide residents and families with information and care instructions about conditions and treatments in an understandable language and format.
Provide guidance, education, and oversight to facility staff regarding wound care practices and treatments.
Evaluate pressure-relieving devices, therapies, dressings, and wound care products, and recommend their efficacy and use to the interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate, implement, monitor, and update the infection prevention and control program in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines for skilled nursing facilities.
Monitor and report infection prevention and control program compliance to the administrator and QAPI committee.
Ensure compliance with current CDC, CMS, OSHA, and local infection prevention and control requirements.
Monitor and ensure personnel follow established infection prevention and control practices and techniques when caring for residents.
Establish and maintain an infection surveillance program based on standardized infection definitions.
Review, summarize, and report data on infection prevention and control initiatives, including antibiotic stewardship, healthcare-acquired infections, immunization programs, and outbreaks.
Report reportable diseases to county and state health departments.
Complete reportable information for state or federal government organizations related to resident vaccinations, infections, and other applicable matters.
Assist with coordinating residents’ flu shots.