INFECTION PREVENTION/WOUND CARE NURSE
Job Posting for INFECTION PREVENTION/WOUND CARE NURSE at Nationwide Healthcare Services
Must be a RN or LPN with an active Delaware License and willingness to attain an Infection Preventionist certification. Familiarity with PCC and an ability to learn and independently manage specialized infection control software. An ability to work well with people in order to facilitate changes that prevent or control infection is required.
Position includes policy and program development, standards interpretation and regulatory analysis, epidemiology and outbreak analysis. Leadership of and/or participation in work groups or committees as required for IP program success. Employee Health related to employee infections/immunizations/prophylaxis. Active participation in environmental inspections, continuing education and in-services. Collaborates and partners with Staff Development to facilitate and promote performance improvement in Infection Control. Plays an active role during surveys and inspections by regulatory agencies. Maintains entries into DelVax system and completes all daily and weekly reporting requirements
Follow new admissions and current resident on proper documentation of PPD, FLU, pneumonia vaccinations
Flu clinics for residents and staff
Serve on Clinical Weekend Rotation
Previous wound and skin care experience preferred but not required
Ability to work with a team as well as independently
Passion for providing quality care to our residents
Provide education on the Covid vaccinations and assist with facility in-services
Manage the antibiotic stewardship documentation
Administer Covid 19 vaccines as needed
Document COVID information into Delvax
Review new admission records and Delvax for immunization date
Document such dates into PCC
NSHN reporting
Complete designated
Contact tracing with any resident and or staff
Maintain the tracing documentation
Maintain employee and resident line listing
Communication with epidemiologist with any new Covid resident
Ensure proper PPE signage and isolation carts are out and filled as needed on units
Provide In service to staff on unit with any new positive isolation resident
Antibiotic line list
Keep abreast of any new CDC warnings, or regulations in regards to Covid or other potential disease
Benefits for the Position:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- 401K
We look forward to reviewing your resume for the Position! EOE
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