Infection Control Coordinator jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Infection Control Preventionist/Wound Care Coordinator
RN or LPN
Full Time

Title: Infection Control Preventionist/Wound Care Coordinator (RN/LPN)

Status: Full Time

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30, On Call 1 Weekend/month

Location: Greensburg

What does Redstone offer me?

• A shared Vision to be Difference Makers and World Changers for our residents, clients and the community.
• Redstone puts people before tasks: Staff are connected and part of a team of caring, hard-working professionals!
• Comprehensive benefits including opportunities for Tuition Assistance, On-going Career Development and Employee Recognition Programs!

What will I do as an employee with Redstone?

As a Wound Care Coordinator (RN/LPN), supporting the Redstone mission will include the following responsibilities:

• Coordinates, completes, and documents all areas of care related to: draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes, wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence, and specialty treatments as applicable, within the Nursing Facility. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to develop and implement policies and procedures to manage wound care and willing to pursue further education as the need arises.
• Maintains documentation and care coordination in the electronic medical record for each resident. Coordinates care with the attending physician and rounds with in-house wound physician regularly. Completes necessary weekly documentation and provides updates to the Clinical team as needed for meetings, insurance reviews, and discharge planning.
• Collects data for wounds for tracking, trending, and regulatory purposes. Maintains accurate and updated data on a regular basis including any analysis of trends. Participates in interdisciplinary and infection control committee meetings as directed, providing up to date information related to wounds. Alerts the Infection Control Preventionist and Director of Nursing of any trends or findings.
• Completes investigations into wounds of unknown origins and completes weekly skin inspections per orders. Reports findings to Infection Control Preventionist.
• Assist with in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence for the nursing staff. Participate in planning, conducting and scheduling in-service training classes for the items above to help ensure a well-educated nursing department.

What do I need for this role with Redstone?

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Obtains and maintains wound care certification while ensuring compliance with recommended best practices for wounds through attending seminars and trainings and CEUs related to wound care.

What makes Redstone unique?

• Serving Westmoreland County since 1980, Redstone is a name people have grown to know and trust. We offer a full array of services for ages 55 from Retirement Living, Personal Care, Long Term Care & Rehabilitation, and Redstone@Home Hospice, Home Care & Home Health Services.
• A non-profit faith-based organization, Redstone employs a philosophy based upon a ministry of caring and treating each resident with respect and dignity.
• Our collaborative approach modeled by our Leadership reflect our Core Values: Respect, Quality, Truth, Teamwork, Life Balance and Life-Long Learning.

Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare and its Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows a practice of affirmative action in promoting equal employment opportunity. Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare and its Affiliates do not discriminate on actions involving recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment and promotion.