Infection Control & Wound Care Specialist (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Team at Moorings Park as an Infection Control & Wound Care Specialist!

Why Choose Moorings Park?

When you join Moorings Park, you become part of an award-winning, purpose-driven organization where people are valued, growth is encouraged, and excellence is celebrated. Our nationally recognized workplace culture, exceptional benefits, and commitment to partner engagement make Moorings Park more than just a place to work—it's a place to build a rewarding career. Together, we create a community where residents and partners alike can belong, connect, and flourish.

About Moorings Park

Moorings Park® Communities is a nationally recognized Life Plan organization with three distinctive campuses in Naples, Florida. We are dedicated to creating Simply the Best® workplaces through a culture of excellence, compassion, innovation, and service.

Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work

We're proud to share that Moorings Park Communities has earned four 2026–2027 Novare Employee Satisfaction & Engagement Certifications , reflecting our unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional workplace where partners feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. These honors demonstrate what makes Moorings Park different: we believe exceptional resident experiences begin with an exceptional team. By investing in our partners' growth, well-being, and success, we create an environment where people can build meaningful careers while delivering extraordinary care, hospitality, and service every day.

• Our Mission: Deliver exceptional experiences that honor every individual—ensuring they feel heard, respected, and supported.
• Our Vision: Reimagine longevity for America through thoughtfully designed communities and personalized services.
• Our Creed: Empower individuals to belong, connect, and flourish—nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
• Our Core Values

• Integrity & Ethics
• Not-for-Profit Stewardship
• Service: Compassion & Hospitality
• Passion
• Innovation & Learning
• Respect & Belonging
• Excellence

Enjoy Simply the Best® Benefits

At Moorings Park, we believe in taking exceptional care of our partners so they can provide exceptional care to our residents. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• FREE health and dental insurance
• FREE telemedicine services for medical and behavioral health needs
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Wellness program with complimentary access to our on-site fitness center
• Corporate discount programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive and caring executive leadership team

Position Summary Moorings Park is seeking a dedicated and talented Infection Control Preventionist & Wound Care Specialist to join our skilled nursing team. The Infection Control Preventionist & Wound Care Specialist oversees the facility infection control and wound care programs. Conducts wound care rounds with the facility wound care provider, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and clinical staff to establish and maintain treatment programs. Gathers and maintains the facility infection control program.

Key Contributions

• Consults and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and healthcare professionals to plan, implement and evaluate residents wound care treatments and monitor the residents progress and clinical needs.
• Participates in quality committees including quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI), infection control, safety, risk management, etc.
• Leads the identification and mitigation for resident risk factors for pressure ulcers/injuries.
• Assists the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing resident pain related to wounds.
• Provides skin and wound care and treatments, as ordered.
• Rounds weekly or more frequently as needed with the facility wound care provider or facility leadership.
• Provides information and care instructions to residents and families related to their specific condition(s) and treatments(s) in a language and format that can be understood by the resident/family.
• Provides guidance, education, and oversight to the facility staff regarding wound care practices and treatments.
• Evaluates pressure-relieving devices, therapies, dressings and wound care products and make recommendations to the interdisciplinary team regarding their efficacy and use.
• Coordinates, implements, monitors, and updates the infection prevention and control program in accordance with current regulations and guidelines governing skilled nursing facilities.
• Monitors and reports compliance with the IPC program to the administrator and QAPI committee.
• Ensures the facility is compliant with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and local regulations concerning infection prevention and control.
• Monitors and ensures all personnel follow established infection prevention and control practices and techniques when caring for residents.
• Establishes and maintains an infection surveillance program based on standardized definitions of infections.
• Reviews, summarizes and reports data related to key infection prevention and control initiatives including antibiotic stewardship, healthcare acquired infections, immunization programs, and outbreaks.
• Reports all reportable diseases to the county and state health departments.
• Completes any reportable information to state or federal government organizations related to resident vaccination, infections, etc.
• Assists with the coordination of residents’ flu shots.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language required.
• During emergencies or natural disasters, may be required to remain on duty for the duration of the event.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program required
• Active Florida Registered Nurse licensure required
• Active Florida CPR Certification is required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a long-term care setting. Requires flexible schedule.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds alone & assist in moving a resident.
• Infection Control certification required
• Wound care certified or willing to become certified within 90 days