Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Indiana

Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control performs hospital-wide surveillance and data collection as part of an overall infection-control program. Investigates possible incidences of infection and implements remedial action. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control works with the infection control committee to establish infection control standards and procedures, and educates staff on how to prevent and control infections. Informs the appropriate state and county organizations of any reportable infections and diseases. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a valid state RN license. May require CIC certification. Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Infection Control Nurse-RN
  • Mill Pond Health Campus
  • Greencastle, IN FULL_TIME
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    A Wound Care Nurse coordinates treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation and outcomes for patients throughout the organization. Provides residents, family, and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections and other therapies. Participates in performance plan of the organization.

     

    Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Wound Care Nurse: 

    • Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment and management of all patients and per policy.
    • Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and dermal systems.
    • Utilizes principles of current wound management theory when providing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds.
    • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of staging system of wounds.
    • Develops skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown of patients.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patients age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
    • Ability to review plan of care indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness.
    • Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
    • Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
    • Knowledgeable of medications/treatment and their correct administration based on age of the patient and clinical condition.
    • A resource person to physicians, nursing and other staff. Provides in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and incontinence for nursing staff.
    • Communicates appropriately and clearly too nursing leaders, nursing staff and physicians.
    • Consults other healthcare professionals/departments as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
    • Documentation meets current standards and practices.
    • Attends seminars, conferences, continuing educations classes in the areas of wound prevention, wound management and ostomies. Participates in professionals societies. Stays current with changes, new advances/treatment in wound care.
    • Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients and manufacturers of clinical products.
    • Operates all equipment correctly and safely.
    • Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
    • Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
    • Travel including overnight stay as necessary.

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    WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

    • Registered Nurse
    • Wound certification: Wound Care Certification (WCC), Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Certified Wound Nurse (CWCN) required
    • Must possess, at minimum, a Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited college or university. Must have and maintain a current, valid RN license and current, valid CPR certification required.
    • Three (3) to five (5) years experience as a licensed nurse. Healthcare, senior living or long-term care experience preferred.
    • Exemplary computer skills that include knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products.

    WHERE YOU'LL WORK : Location

    US-IN-Greencastle

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    Ariel (812) 706-3100

    LIFE AT TRILOGY

    Careers close to home and your heart 

    Since our founding in 1997, we’ve been making long-term care better for our residents and more rewarding for our team members. We’re a Fortune Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work. If you’re looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Trilogy. 

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    As one of Fortune’s Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work, Trilogy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to helping you reach your full potential and to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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Infection Control Nurse-RN/LPN
  • Bridgepointe Health Campus
  • Vincennes, IN FULL_TIME
  • JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: A Wound Care Nurse coordinates treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation and outcomes for patien...
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QI / Infection Control RN Nurse
  • CommuniCare Health Services
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Ideal position for a Registered Nurse who is a dedicated leader with a background in Long Term Care!Southpointe Healthcare Center a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is seeking an experie...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Infection Control Nurse-RN or LPN
  • Trilogy Health Services
  • Lafayette, IN FULL_TIME
  • What You Can Expect:Are you a RN or LPN hunting for a job where you can show off your skills in infection control and wound care, get your student loans paid for, and work with some of the best people...
  • 2 Days Ago

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QI/Infection Control RN Nurse
  • CommuniCare Family of Companies
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Evergreen Crossing and Loft, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for an RN Infection Prevention Nurse to join our team.Full Time Day Shift Position AvailableThe RN...
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Infection Control Nurse-RN/LPN
  • Trilogy Health Services
  • Vincennes, IN FULL_TIME
  • Campus: Bridgepointe Health Campus Type: Full-Time Shift: 1st Shift Location : Address: 1900 College Avenue Location : City: Vincennes Location : State/Province: IN Location : Postal Code: 47591 Min: ...
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Wound Nurse/ Infection Control Nurse
  • Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha
  • Omaha, NE
  • Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha - Summary provides skilled nursing care, long term care and rehabilitation therapy to our ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Infection control nurse
  • Willow Wood
  • Flowery Branch, GA
  • Willow Wood - Responsibilities The Infection Control Coordinator provides analysis, interpretation and reporting of hosp...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Infection Control Nurse
  • Universal Health Services
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Responsibilities POSITION PURPOSE: The Infection Control Preventionist provides care and management of patients and/or e...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Infection Control Nurse
  • Franciscan Villa
  • South Milwaukee, WI
  • Franciscan Villa has an exciting new opportunity for an Infection Control Preventionist. Franciscan Villa is convenientl...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Infection Control Nurse
  • American Medical Associates
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • American Medical Associates - A long term/skilled nursing facility located in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a knowledgable, In...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Infection Control Nurse
  • Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview
  • Essex, MD
  • Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview - Join our wonderful team as an Infection Control Nurse today! Autumn Lake Healthcar...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Infection Control Nurse
  • HC&N Healthcare Solutions
  • Nashville, TN
  • HC&N Healthcare Solutions - Infection Control Nurse Requirements/Qualifications: Responsible for identifying, investigat...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Infection Control Nurse
  • Altoona Nursing & Rehab Center
  • Altoona, IA
  • Position: Infection Control Nurse What You Can Expect: Our RNs love Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the me...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ (listen) is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of North America. Indiana is the 38th largest by area and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th U.S. state on December 11, 1816. Indiana borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, Kentucky to the south and southeast, and Illinois to the west. Before becoming a territory, various indigenous peoples and Native Americans inhabited Indiana for thousands of ye...
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Income Estimation for Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs
$90,543 to $108,621

Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control in Hartford, CT
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December 29, 2019