Wound Care Nurse / Infection Preventionist

Job Description

Job Description

Wound Care Nurse / Infection Preventionist

RN or LPN

Join Nightingale at Arkadelphia – Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Nightingale at Arkadelphia is seeking a dedicated and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our long-term care team as a Wound Care Nurse and Infection Preventionist . This role oversees wound care services and infection prevention practices throughout the facility, provides floor nursing coverage as needed, and participates in a rotating weekend call schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Wound Care

• Assess, monitor, and manage residents' wounds in accordance with current standards of care.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized wound care plans.

• Perform wound treatments and dressing changes as ordered, documenting progress accurately.

• Monitor residents for signs of infection, complications, and changes in wound condition.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, residents, and families regarding wound care needs.

Infection Prevention

• Serve as the facility's Infection Preventionist and oversee the infection prevention and control program.

• Monitor, identify, investigate, and help prevent infections and communicable diseases among residents and staff.

• Conduct infection surveillance and maintain accurate documentation and reports.

• Provide education and training to staff on wound care, infection prevention, hand hygiene, PPE, isolation precautions, and related practices.

• Participate in infection prevention audits, quality improvement activities, and facility assessments.

Nursing & Clinical Support

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary team to address wound care and infection prevention concerns.

• Provide floor nursing coverage when needed to support staffing and resident care needs.

• Perform nursing duties within scope of licensure, including assessments, medication administration, treatments, documentation, and coordination of resident care.

• Assist with resident emergencies and other clinical needs when nursing coverage is required.

• Maintain professional communication with residents, families, physicians, staff, and other healthcare professionals.

• Follow all facility policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal long-term care requirements.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license or LPN license in the state of Arkansas.

• Wound care certification preferred but not required.

• Previous wound care, long-term care, skilled nursing, or infection prevention experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of wound assessment, treatment, documentation, and infection prevention practices.

• Excellent communication, organization, clinical judgment, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the nursing and interdisciplinary teams.

• Willingness to provide floor nursing coverage when needed.

• Willingness to participate in a rotating weekend call schedule.

• Commitment to providing compassionate, safe, and high-quality care to long-term care residents.

Schedule

This position includes regular wound care and Infection Preventionist responsibilities, floor nursing coverage as needed, and participation in a rotating weekend call schedule. Flexibility is required to assist the nursing department and facility when staffing or resident care needs arise.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate RN with a passion for wound care and infection prevention, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.