We are seeking a Infection Preventionist/Wound Care Nurse to provide the best possible care for residents. As the world faces difficulty and uncertainty, you bring clarity and order. As an Infection Preventionist, you’ve trained to use data, systems, analysis and education to stave off and contain the most insidious infectious agents, including COVID-19. We provide consulting and support services to skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers that also provide long-term care. This position will provide care that will quickly and safely heal various types of wounds, including surgical openings, ulcers, bed sores, feeding tube sites and abscesses. The Infection Preventionist/Wound Care Nurse will access residents’ wounds, create and implement treatment plans, monitor infections and signs of various infections, and clean wounds. Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are both encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities and Purpose
Identifies 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 (CNAs) 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 as well as create and implement treatment plans.
Desired Experience and Education
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.
Requirements
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to pass Post Offer/Pre-Employment Screen (POPES), which measures physical abilities.
Excellent and effective communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work varying shifts (week days, weekends, evenings and nights).
Benefits
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
Wage Advances via OnShift Wallet
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)
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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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