Wound Care and Infection Preventionist

Job Description

Job Description

Wound Care and Infection Preventionist

Location : Aviata at South Daytona

Address: 650 Reed Canal Rd, South Daytona, FL 32119

Join our team at Aviata at South Daytona, a patient- and family-focused community that values collaboration and excellence in healthcare. As a Wound Care and Infection Preventionist, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for our residents.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Wound Care and Infection Preventionist to join our team. As a Wound Care and Infection Preventionist, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating our Infection Control and Prevention Program, as well as assessing and controlling the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.

Major Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between the Wound Specialist Physician and the nursing staff

• Participate in the development and achievement of Wound Care Program and objectives

• Provide educational programming and staff development functions

• Assist in the implementation of and monitor compliance with policies, procedures, and standards of practice

• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to promote wound healing

• Provide direct resident care in the assessment, treatment, and follow-up for wound management

• Assist in the implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each assigned resident

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our Infection Control and Prevention Program in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations

• Help prevent and control the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections

• Collaborate with center leadership and the medical director to develop, implement, evaluate, and re-evaluate the annual infection control and prevention goals and plans

• Assess employees with open lesions or communicable disease for ability to work and any limitations or restrictions

• Record, track, and trend surveillance and investigation of infections; and actions taken to prevent and control the spread of infections and report to the center QAPI committee

• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results

• On call rotation

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a minimum of a Nursing Diploma and associated license from an accredited college or university

• Certification in Infection Control as specified by Appendix PP at F880 is required prior to assuming the role in infection prevention and control

• You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done

Why Work with Us:

Aviata at South Daytona is committed to delivering exceptional, person-centered care through compassion, clinical excellence, and connection. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion in our workforce.