Infection Control & Wound Nurse (LPN, RN)

Position Overview The Infection Control and Wound Nurse (LPN, RN) is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) by overseeing the wound care program to ensure that proper measures are taken for appropriate intervention and outlining treatment care plans. Key Responsibilities Monitor Braden Scale results, establish preventative measures for high-risk residents, ensure wound measurements are obtained weekly, and appropriate interventions are in place. Develop and maintain an active Infection Control program ensuring binder and antimicrobial stewardship. Ensure orders are in medical record, care plans entered, CNA sheets/profiles updated and other necessary elements including information for hospice and dialysis residents. Participate in survey and mock-survey campus preparedness. Make daily rounds of the nursing service department(s) to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing and infection control standards. Complete review of fridge temps, FirstDose room temps BID, completion of crash cart audits, fall intervention check, med carts, HIPPA violations, TSS, and med rooms and report findings to the ADON, DON and the Executive Director. Provide patient care as needed and participate in campus on-call rotation based on campus schedule. Qualifications Must have and maintain a current, valid state LPN or RN license Wound Care Certification (WCC) preferred or willingness to complete the certification training program. Infection Preventionist certification or willingness to complete the certification training program. Current, valid CPR certification required Compensation will be determined based on the relevant license or certification held, as well as the candidate’s years of experience. Location US-IN-Lafayette; St. Mary Healthcare; 2201 Cason Street; Lafayette, IN Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Includes free Virtual Doctor Visits, with coverage starting in your first 30 days. Get Paid Weekly + Quarterly Increases – Enjoy weekly pay and regular quarterly wage increases. Spending & Retirement Accounts – HSA with company match, Dependent Care, LSA, and 401(k) with company match. PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Paid time off and fully paid parental leave for new parents. Inclusive Care – No-cost LGBTQIA+ support and gender-affirming care coordination. Tuition & Student Loan Assistance – Financial support for education, certifications, and student loan repayment. EEO Statement As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment 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. Legal Notice Notice to all applicants (WI, IN, OH, MI & KY): for this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr