Infection Preventionist/Wound Care Nurse

Infection Preventionist/Wound Care Nurse Location Department ​Nursing FLSA Status Non-Exempt Reports To Shifts Hiring Full-time We are seeking an Infection Preventionist/Wound Care Nurse to support our long-term care and skilled nursing facility! If you're a passionate, hardworking nurse (RN or LPN) with experience in long-term care, we encourage you to apply! Responsibilities and Purpose This role focuses on preventing and managing infections through data, education, and evidence-based practices, while providing specialized care for surgical wounds, ulcers, bed sores, feeding tube sites, and other complex wounds. You’ll assess wounds, develop treatment plans, monitor infection risks, and ensure safe, effective healing for our residents. Identify infectious disease processes. Surveillance and epidemiologic investigation. Prevention and control of the transmission of infectious agents. Conducts educational activities to ensure the adoption of infection control practices. Conduct daily rounds to evaluate resident care. Offer suggestions or direction to nursing staff that are intended to assist residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being possible. Support, assist and evaluate staff nurses in the management of their units. Assist with orientation of new nursing personnel to the overall nursing department. Ensure that personnel are assigned responsibilities consistent with their education, experience and ability. Assist with supervision of resident care given by Certified Nursing Assistants by observing performance of quality of care and quality of life tasks, identifying learning needs, and utilizing one‑on‑one teaching as necessary. Evaluate patients with wounds and injuries. Initiate care procedures for managing wounds. Access wounds and create/implement treatment plans. Requirements Current and unencumbered Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. Two (2) or more years of experience in a Long Term Care environment. Ability to pass a criminal background check. Ability to pass Post Offer/Pre-Employment Screen (POPES). Excellent and effective communication and leadership skills. Ability to work varying shifts (week days, weekends, evenings and nights). We offer competitive pay relative to experience. All full‑time employees are eligible for benefits including: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Employee Assistance Program Education Funds and Scholarships Nurse Aide Training and Certification Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond Clinical Hours For College Students CPR and IV Certifications Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Earn Better With Us | Realize the Value of 100% Employee Ownership We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We can impact the total value of your compensation in 4 significant ways: We pay future employee‑owners competitive wages based on their experience and provide pathways for career advancement. We allow you to access up to 50% of your net earned wages the following day when you need cash immediately. We offer an 401(k) with matching so that you can begin wealth‑building today More remarkably, we create a future reward for every eligible team member at no cost so you can live comfortably when your working days are over. Ownership inspires a rich culture of teamwork where your attention to detail, customer service mindset, pride, effort, and attitude contribute to a vision of superior satisfaction and quality outcomes for everyone entrusted to our care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Our Team At Western Skilled Nursing & Therapy, we enjoy a friendly and supportive culture that fosters a sense of belonging among staff and residents. As Buffalo's only post-acute and long-term care community, we embrace the values of a small town, striving to make everyone feel at home. We actively participate in community events, host Sunday church services, celebrate birthdays and hold Wednesday afternoon Bible studies. Residents often compliment our food's tastiness and team members' attentiveness, reflecting our desire to provide each person with comfort and quality care. Visit us in Buffalo and experience a place that feels like home, surrounded by a team that genuinely cares about you and wants to help you succeed. Western is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin. We want all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. If you are a U.S. applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals with disabilities that are unable to use the online tools and is not intended for other purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Westernsnt