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Wilton Meadows Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Wilton CT.,

is seeking an Infection Control Nurse (ICN) to join our team!

We offer Competitive wages and an excellent benefit package which includes:

• Medical And Dental Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401 k
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Premium pay on holidays
• Paid Holidays

Wilton Meadows currently has a 5-star rating from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and we are a Quality Award winner from the American Health Care Association.

Located in Wilton, CT, conveniently located off the Merritt Parkway, our 148 bed nursing facility, is a leading provider of healthcare services from short-term rehab in the post-acute care realm to long term care. We know the importance of providing quality care. Quality is the foundation of our reputation in the community we serve and ensures the best possible results for those who choose us for their care. Our goal is to continuously improve and provide a caring and growth focused work environment.

The primary purpose of the Infection Control Nurse is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, direct and evaluate our Infection Control Program and its components in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Director if Nurses to ensure that an effective Infection Prevention & Control Program is maintained.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice nursing in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions in a timely manner.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care and infection control, to include Universal Precautions.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for preventing and controlling infections, to include the establishing of Universal Precautions. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents and staff.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive resident assessment skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess training or current experience in wound care.
• Must have as a minimum, two (2) years clinical experience in a long-term care facility.
• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university. Must be CPR certified and MUST have a valid CT RN License.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Infectious Disease
• Wound Care

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• ICN: 1 year (Required)
• Wound: 1 year (Preferred)
• LONG TERM CARE: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CT RN license (Required)

Work Location: In person