Infection Prevention Wound Care Nurse

Join our team at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center as an Infection Prevention Wound Care Nurse. Full-time, days (9:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday) Range: $93,600.00 -$104,000.00 annually At Lincolnwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, we believe that patient safety, infection prevention, and wound care are essential to delivering high-quality care and protecting the health of our residents, staff, and community. Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence , the Infection Prevention Nurse leads efforts to prevent, identify, and control infections while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities for an Infection Prevention Wound Care Nurse: Identify, investigate, monitor, and report trends in healthcare-associated infections to support timely intervention and prevention strategies. Collaborate with facility leadership, clinical teams, and staff to implement and sustain effective infection prevention and control practices. Ensure ongoing compliance with all infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Develop, implement, and evaluate infection control initiatives to reduce risk and improve resident and staff safety. Provide staff with education and training on infection prevention practices to ensure awareness and adherence to established protocols. Participate in the facility’s Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee to support continuous improvement efforts. Conduct surveillance activities, audits, and assessments to monitor infection control effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Serve as a resource and subject-matter expert on infection prevention guidance across the organization. Qualifications for an Infection Prevention Wound Care Nurse: Current nursing license in good standing. Valid BLS Certification (CPR) required. Associate degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field required. Completion of specialized training in infection prevention and control is required. Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) preferred. Strong clinical knowledge and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and implement corrective actions. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to educate and influence staff at all levels. Our Core Values in Action Passion – Protecting residents and staff through proactive infection prevention practices that promote health, safety, and well‑being. Respect – Promoting a safe and supportive environment through education, collaboration, and adherence to best practices. Excellence – Driving the highest standards of infection control through evidence‑based practices, continuous monitoring, and quality improvement. Benefits for an Infection Prevention Wound Care Nurse: Tuition reimbursement Employee referral bonus Health, vision, and dental benefits 401(k) with match Employee engagement and culture committee Company-sponsored life insuranceEmployee assistance program (EAP) resources The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lincolnwoodhc